Matherly, Wilma J. 1924-2014

MATHERLY, MOLINE, MORRIS, DAVIS, EVANS, THEDFORD, RICKABAUGH, SLOAN

Posted By: Volunteer Transcriber
Date: 1/28/2014 at 17:32:25

Wilma J. Matherly, 90, formerly of Monroe, Iowa, passed away at 12:05 am Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, in Lewisville, Texas, from Alzheimer’s disease at Providencia Assisted Living, the place that served as her home for the last two years.

She was born Jan. 5, 1924, in Lovilia, Iowa, to John Franklin and Lottie Moline Morris. Wilma married Forrest E. Matherly Jr. on June 25, 1944. She was a graduate of Eddyville High School and worked as the assistant librarian for the Monroe High School from 1969 through 1988. Upon her retirement, Wilma spent much time doing what she loved: tending to her home, caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sewing, wood working and outings at Gateway Golf Course.

Wilma is survived by her husband, a daughter, Deborah L. Davis; five grandchildren, Bridget (Jay) Evans of Altoona, Iowa, Jennifer (Michael) Thedford of McKinney, Texas, Brent (Laura) Rickabaugh of West Des Moines Iowa, Ryan (Kristine) Davis of Red Lion, Pa., and Brandon Davis of Lewisville, Texas; 10 great-grandchildren and sister, Darlene Sloan of Des Moines, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by a daughter; Cynthia Suzanne Matherly; one great-grandchild, Jordan Lynn Evans; and two brothers; Donald and Harold Morris.

A prayer service and interment is planned to follow this spring in Monroe, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Wilma’s name to Ardent Hospice of Flower Mound, Texas. ~ The Newton (IA) Daily News.