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Dorothy Evelyn MatthewPassing: March 9, 2016

Service:

Saltillo Cemetery

Graveside Service

Saturday, March 12th @ 1:00 pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Cemetery:

Chastain Funeral Home

SALTILLO – Dorothy Evelyn Matthew, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday morning, March 9, 2016, at Indiana University Health Hospice House in Bloomington.

Born July 15, 1934, in Salem, she was the daughter of Oren Roscoe and Helen Margarette (Jones) Purlee.  She married Windell Matthew in 1967 and he preceded her in death in 1979.

Dorothy enjoyed working in her flower beds.  She also enjoyed shopping with her sister, Bonnie, and spending time with her family.

Surviving:   
daughter,
Joan Hawkins of Saltillo
sons,
Charles E. (Carolyn S.) Holler of Bloomington
David Scott (Renee) Matthew of Georgetown, Texas
grandchildren,
Julie Ridener of Bedford
John (Jamie) Holler of Bloomington
Michael Holler of Bloomington
Lisa (Andy) Empson of Bloomington
James and Cortlen Holler of Bloomington
Darrian (Ashley) Matthew of Plano, Texas
Hannah and Sophia Matthew of Georgetown, Texas
great grandchildren,
Joshua (Taylor) and Logan (Taylor) Farler of Bedford
Travis Duncan, Jr. of Mitchell
Vance Empson of Bloomington
Milo and Lola Matthew of Plano, Texas
great great grandchildren,
Abby Duncan of Mitchell
Raylan Farler of Bedford
sisters,
Beulah (Frank) Owens of Fort Pierce, Florida
Bonnie (Larney) Gould of Saltillo

Her parents; husband; son, Raymond Holler; grandsons, Travis Duncan and infant Harvey  Duncan; infant great granddaughter, Doty Jo Holler; brothers, Eugene, Donald, Robert, and Grant Purlee; and sisters, Vivian Burge, Norma Hurley and Carol Purlee preceded her in death.

Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Saltillo Cemetery.

There is no scheduled visitation.

Memorial Gifts:  Saltillo Cemetery

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21 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Randy & Shirley Merkord | Georgetown, Texas
    Date: March 16, 2016
    We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
  2. Guest: Glen and Patty Stroud | Athens, Ga.
    Date: March 16, 2016
    Charlie, Joan, Scott, so sorry to hear about your mother. Dorothy was a very good person. God bless you all.
  3. Guest: Jaime Salinas | Round Rock, TX
    Date: March 12, 2016
    Scott, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Jaime, April and the Aramark staff
  4. Guest: Carmen Williams | Killeen, TX
    Date: March 12, 2016
    Chief Matthews My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences. May God's love and grace abound toward you and your family.
  5. Guest: Matt Smith | Cedar Park, TX
    Date: March 11, 2016
    Scott, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I always enjoy listening to you tell stories about your mom. Although I never met her, I picture her as a strong and determined woman with a great deal of spunk and personality -- a lot like someone else I know. I pray you will always be able to look back fondly on the great times you shared together. May you all find comfort in knowing that she is at peace. God Bless -- Matt
  6. Guest: LouAnn Kornblum | Cedar Park, TX
    Date: March 11, 2016
    Scott, so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. The one thing you will always have are the memories, they never go away.
  7. Guest: Deborah Hunt | Georgetown, texas
    Date: March 11, 2016
    Scott, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I hope you can enjoy all your fond memories of your mother with loved ones.
  8. Guest: Pastor Rudy Williams of Friendly will | Georgetown Tx
    Date: March 11, 2016
    My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. The Friendly Will church family send their condolences and there prayers.
  9. Guest: J. R. and Linda Hancock | Round Rock, Texas
    Date: March 11, 2016
    Scott, Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We hope your sadness can be eased a little sharing memories of your mom and knowing she is at peace in heaven. J R and Linda
  10. Guest: Marianna Guzzy | Georgetown, TX
    Date: March 11, 2016
    Dear Family of Dorothy ~ I am sorry for your loss! A mother and grandmother is so important and now your beloved has gone on to be with Jesus. I know that you will be grieving and my prayers are with you all. My deepest and sincerest condolences. Much peace and light for you, Marianna
  11. Guest: Luisa Lerma | Hutto, Texas
    Date: March 11, 2016
    Scott, I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family in the loss of your mother. I know it can be very difficult losing a parent. I pray that you and your family will find peace in the Lord's comfort during this difficult time. God Bless, Luisa Lerma
  12. Guest: Roberto Lopez | Killeen, Texas
    Date: March 11, 2016
    Chief, From my family, we are all very sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you and your entire family. May you all find peace during this time of sorrow. Respectfully, The Lopez Family
  13. Guest: Christopher Grundy | Round Rock, Texas
    Date: March 11, 2016
    Scott/Chief you have my deepest condolences as your family endure this difficult time. May angels be encamped in and around every moment of this going home celebration. May you all be left with a peace which passes all understanding. This is our prayer from my family to yours...God Bless. Respectfully, Christopher Grundy, JSO- Detention
  14. Guest: Carlos
    Date: March 10, 2016
    Scott and family: Please accept my deepest condolences for your immense loss. May you and your family, find peace in this moment. May the great memories shared with your mom, live in your heart forever.
  15. Guest: Douglas Lawrence Hundemer | Cedar Park
    Date: March 10, 2016
    Scott/Chief, my prayers go out to you and your entire family in this difficult time. I know it is so very hard to lose a loved one, especially a parent, but be happy she had 81 wonderful years on this planet, we should all be so blessed. Initially there is grief but eventually I hope you only remember the special memories you and your family shared with your mother. God bless. Doug
  16. Guest: De'Andra Jones | Austin, TX
    Date: March 10, 2016
    My sincere condolences to your family Scott (Chief) during this difficult time. I pray for strength throughout this difficult time and I pray for shared memories with family while you are away. God Bless! DJ
  17. Guest: Dawn Morris | Hutto, TX
    Date: March 10, 2016
    My condolences to all the family and Chief. We know that she no longer has to deal with the problems of this world. She will be missed and there will always be that hole in your heart but time does have a way of easing the pain. There will be a day when only the good memories fill that hole. May God bless you all and give you comfort.
  18. Guest: Rhonda Cox | Cedar Park, Texas
    Date: March 10, 2016
    My sincere condolences to your family, Scott, for your loss. It's so difficult to loose a parent, unfortunately, it's the circle of life. Her memory will always be with you and I know you found comfort that she passed peacefully in her sleep. I always love to think of the hymn "Peace in the Valley" and find strength in the words of that song. I know your Mom will find peace in the valley for herself, surrounded by all her loved ones that went before.
  19. Guest: Frances Jansen | Georgetown, Tx
    Date: March 10, 2016
    Scott, I am so sorry to hear that your Mom has passed. I am thinking of you and your family and praying too. May the Peace of the Lord heal your heart and help you through this sad time. Blessings, Frances
  20. Guest: Deborah Roeglin | Georgetown, Tx
    Date: March 10, 2016
    Chief: I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You and the rest of your family will miss hear so much. Praying for peace and rest for you and your family. I'm sure your mother is very proud of all you have accomplished. My thoughts and prayers for your family.
  21. Guest: Judy Mills | Georgetown, TX
    Date: March 10, 2016
    Chief: So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I know you will miss her deeply. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.

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