Irene Mathews
January 12, 1937 - April 27, 2016
Irene Mathews, 79, of rural Bluffs passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at her residence. She was born, Jan. 12, 1937, in Hull, the daughter of William and Mabel Lewton Booker. She married Wilbur Mathews, Sept. 19, 1953, in Pocahontas, AK. Surviving is her husband, Wilbur; children, Marilyn Kaye (John) Gotschall of Jacksonville, Michael Mathews of Bluffs, and James (Barbara) Mathews of Bluffs; eight grandchildren, Marni Dees, Loni Crowder, Elise Gotschall, Brooke Smith, Jennifer Keene, Laci Englebrecht, Corey Mathews, and Kyle Mathews; 13 great grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Berry of Bluffs, Carla (Robert) Hill of Nebo; and brothers, William Booker of Baylis and Marvin Booker of Meredosia. Irene was a former employee of the Bank of Bluffs. At Irene’s request, a private graveside service will be held at the Gilham Cemetery near Winchester. Memorials are suggested to the Bluffs-Meredosia Rescue Squad.
Irene Mathews, 79, of rural Bluffs passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at her residence. She was born, Jan. 12, 1937, in Hull, the daughter of William and Mabel Lewton Booker. She married Wilbur Mathews, Sept. 19, 1953, in Pocahontas, AK. Surviving... View Obituary & Service Information