Luellia May Matthews

November 22, 1926 - December 7, 2017

Luellia May Matthews passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 in Henryetta, Oklahoma. She was 91 years old. Luellia was born to the late Leroy and Daisey (Kirby) Matthews in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on Monday, November 22, 1926. Luellia was the third daughter to her parents. She helped them at the local Matthews grocery store. Luellia loved all types of flowers and her garden. Luellia enjoyed drawing and coloring. She was an active member of the Second Baptist Church for more than 60 years. Luellia is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Mary Ellen Bishop, sisters Vivian Matthews Rose, and Mildred Matthews Bamford. Left to cherish all of the great memories is her daughter Lynda Lue Simmons, sister Daisey Dianne Matthews Hurt, grandchildren Stephen Simmons, Greg Simmons, James Bishop, Bonny Coats, and ten great-grandchildren. A funeral service for Luellia will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at the Second Baptist Church with pastor Steve Gallagher officiating. Interment will follow at the Okmulgee Cemetery. Friends may visit the funeral home on Tuesday, December 12 from 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. with family present from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Casketbearers will be Greg Simmons, Steve Simmons, and Chet Hodgins. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee.