Delores "Dee" Mathews
(1934 - 2019)
Obituary
Delores "Dee" J. Mathews, 84,
of Whitewater, passed away on Friday (July 12, 2019) at Wheat State
Manor. Dee's life began on July 15, 1934, in Newton. She was the
daughter of Clifford and Helen (Powell) Decker. Dee was a graduate of
Newton High School and attended Bethel College. She was united in
marriage to William "Bill" Mathews on Dec. 6, 1958, in
Newton.
Dee was employed at Wheat State Manor
in Whitewater for 28 years, serving as a cook and activity director.
She served as an Avon lady for over 50 years. Dee loved to cook and
bake, often giving away her delicious baked goods for bake sales and
to friends.
Dee was a faithful and faith-filled
member of the Whitewater Community Church; her church family was her
life and sharing her faith was one of her precious gifts. Dee was
involved in the Awana program at church for over 32 years and active
at the Ponca Bible Camp in Ponca, Arkansas, for over 50 years.
She is survived by her loving family,
which includes her son, Erick Mathews of Goddard; daughters, Cathy
Freimiller of Gas City and Marlys Mathews of Denver; her
grandchildren: Jennifer (Jared) Conary of Wichita, Richard Freimiller
of Norton, Calah Mathews of Wichita, Matthew (Charmy) Freimiller of
Surf City, North Carolina, and Aaron Mathews of Goddard;
great-grandchildren: Hayden Freimiller, Ava Freimiller, Israel
Wheeler, Lila Wheeler, Stella Freimiller and Teagan Freimiller; and
her sister, Donna Decker of Clever, Missouri.
She is preceded in death by her
parents; and husband, Bill.
Her family will gather with friends
from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday (July 18, 2019) at Lamb Funeral Home in
Whitewater. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday (July
19, 2019) at Whitewater Community Church, led by Pastor Timothy
Conner. Dee will be laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.
Memorial contributions in her name may
be directed to Ponca Bible Camp Scholarships in care of Whitewater
Community Church. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory
of Dee at www.ymzfh.com.
1934 - 2019 (84 years)