Beatrice D. Matthews

Herrin- Beatrice Durbin Matthews, 102, a resident of Herrin since 1938, passed away at 2:05 PM, Sunday, September 25, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. She was born Sevilla Beatrice Durbin, November 11, 1902 in Bowling Green, KY to Joseph L. & Lilly Vance Durbin. She married Walter Matthews on October 10, 1932 in Bowling Green and, together, they shared more than 50 wonderful years of marriage. He preceded her in death on August 7, 1987. Mrs. Matthews was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. SURVIVORS: Son- Harlon Matthews- Gallatin, TN Son & daughter in law- Bob & Mary Jo Matthews- Seattle, WA Daughter- Marilyn Ruppel- Herrin Daughter & son in law- Sandra Honey & Fred McDonald- Gallatin, TN Nine Grandchildren: Jeff Matthews- Makanda Kevin Matthews- Carbondale Tanis & Rick- Nashville, TN Steve & Debbie Ruppel- Carterville Christy & Dale Grob- Carbondale Scott & Teanna Ruppel- Roanoke, VA Lori Hudspeth- Nashville, TN Holly Hudspeth- Nashville, TN Bobby Shappert- Aspen, CO Twelve Great Grandchildren Jayson, David, Daniel, Oliver, Reuben, Bonnie, John, and Christopher Matthews Zach,Kelly, and Irelan Ruppel, and Sophia Speziale Five Great Great-Grandchildren April, Scott, Christian, Paige, and Savannah Matthews Brother & sister in law- Julian & Betty Durbin- Bowling Green, KY Several nieces & nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers; Joseph Leo Joe & Stephen Arthur Durbin, and two sisters; Mary Patricia Pat Nusz & Irene Elizabeth Nena Durbin. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 29, 2005 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Mrs. Matthews great nephew, Father Patrick Reynolds, will officiate. Burial will follow at San Carlo Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:30 PM, Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at the funeral home. A prayer service will be recited at the funeral home on Thursday at 5:30 PM, by Monsignor Ken Schaefer. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.