1944 - 2019
Rebecca Ann Eichhorn-Matthews, 75 of Pasadena, Texas surrounded by family and friends went to be with the Lord on 10/10/2019 at 10:47 am after a brief stay at Houston Hospice. Born in Middletown, OH on July 19, 1944 to Robert Eichhorn and Dolly French. She is survived by her daughters Danna Pasley Stedman, Denise Danielle Allen, and Travis Mitchell Matthews as well her Son in Law James Bradley Stedman and two grandchildren Alex P. Stedman, and Adrien J. Stedman.
Ms. Matthews learned to skate before learning to walk. And skate she did into the hearts of many, a natural born beauty and talent she was a competitive champion skater, cheerleader, tap dancer, beauty queen continuing to win pageants well into her senior years, singer, event planner, dog lover and beloved First Baptist Church member attending services and traveling abroad on Holy Land and Travels of Paul tours.
Ms. Matthews attended Miami University in Middletown, Ohio graduating with a degree in Education later teaching school in both Ohio and Texas. In Texas she taught locally in Pasadena ISD, Deer Park ISD, and a private Catholic School. Being an educator was a passion she took past retirement and stayed actively involved in the Deer Park Teachers Retirement Association. Along with teaching she spent some years in the apartment management business as well as always being active in various charities including the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, March of Dimes and Pet Rescue.
A "Celebration of Life" service will take place Friday October 25th, 2019 at 12:00pm Noon at First Baptist Church Pasadena located at 7500 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena TX 77505 in the Chapel. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers please send donations to www.classroomgiving.com/we-need-supplies in her name.
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October 27, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one . May 1 Thessalonians 4:14 bring you some comfort in knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death. They are very precious in Gods eyes. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this time of deep sorrow.
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Patricia Perez
October 25, 2019
My condolences and prayers to the Matthews family. I worked with Becky at St. Pius V many years ago. I remember Becky fondly. She always had a smile on her face and was so kind to all.
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