She accepted Christ and became a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello, AR at an early age and remained there until her health failed and she finally went home to be with the Lord. Sug graduated from the Monticello Public School system and was later employed by Burlington Industries. "Sug" was kindhearted, loved her family and friends with all her heart and was also very soft spoken.
She is survived by her daughter LaToya Yvonne Matthews of St. Louis, Mo who was the "Apple of Her Eye" and "The Love of her Life"; One sister, Marilyn E. Matthews of Sherwood; Four brothers, George (Amanda) Matthews and Larry (Sammye) Matthews both of Monticello; Raymond Matthews of Pine Bluff; and Elvin (Maxine) Matthews of Alta Loma, CA. She is also survived by nieces Andrea, Natalie, Shalonda, Christy, LaKeisha, and Leslie. Nephews Richard, Anterio, Brandon, Ray, Calvin, Lance; 3 great-nieces; 9 great-nephews. She also had a host of wonderful cousins and the Easterwood Family of St. Louis, MO.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Friday night at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(17)
Andrea
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Missing you and that smile.Robin Scott
Warren, AR Tuesday, July 5, 2016 I worked with Mary at Burlington. She was such a sweet lady. I always enjoyed talking with her. Sorry for your loss. Prayers for her family.La Fran Flemister Young
Los Angeles, CA Friday, July 1, 2016 You and your family are in my prayers.God will give you peace.
I will never for get Mary Jean. I miss our long talks we had about me. trying to get her to move to ,Los Angeles and she trying to get me move back Monticello
We always had good laugh.
LOVE YOU La Fran
teddy dunlap
los fresnos, TX Friday, July 1, 2016 Marilyn my prayers are with you and your flaimlyEthel Dodds
Indianapolis, IN Friday, July 1, 2016 You and the entire family are in my prayers may God be with you allRichard Matthews
Columbus, GA Friday, July 1, 2016 Rest In Peace Aunt Shug.Willie Ed & Linda O'Neal
West Covina, CA Thursday, June 30, 2016 Our prayers and thoughts are with you.Robbie Thomas
Columbus, GA Thursday, June 30, 2016 Latoya, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was avery loving and kind person. She always had a smile on her face. Keep the memories of her close to your heart and she will always be close to you. I will keep you in my
prayers.
Robbie Thomas
Columbus, GA Thursday, June 30, 2016 Marilyn, Raymond, Larry, and George, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. May God give you strength in the day ahead.Robbie Williams Thomas.
Rose Mary Franklin Cleaves
Black Jack, MO Thursday, June 30, 2016 May God bless you and keep you strong at this difficult time. Know that we are thinking of you and the family and keeping you in prayer.Rose Cleaves and Family
Andrea Franklin
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, June 29, 2016 You will be sorely missed auntie.Jackie Block Robinson
, AR Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Mary was a great friend and very sweet person. She will be missed. My condolence to the Matthew family.james payne
Dermott, AR Wednesday, June 29, 2016 my prayer or with you. sorry for your lost larry,george,ramon, and sister.Jennifer Hall
Dermott, AR Tuesday, June 28, 2016 Sorry for your lost. Mary was wonderful she care about everyone.Barbara Benton
Warren, AR Tuesday, June 28, 2016 It is my hope and prayer that you find peace and comfort during this time. Remember that God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain, but he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. God bless you all.Sharon Anderson
Casa Grande, AZ Tuesday, June 28, 2016 My most deepest sympathy goes out to the family in your rime of sorts. I pray for healing, strength, comfort be bestowed upon each and everyone at this time. May GOD continue to bless you all and sending my love.Regina Faye Jacob
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 28, 2016 George, Marilyn and Family:You have our sincere prayers and thoughts. Know that heaven has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Mary was such a gentle soul and loved to attend Sunday School. Rest in love
The Jacob Family- Regina, Eloise and Shelia