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  Betty Jean Matthews was born September 30, 1955 in Clinton, Oklahoma the daughter of Ocie Harlan Gardenhire and Ada Bell (Barker) Gardenhire.  She married Alta Wayne Matthews on July 3, 1989 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.  He preceded her in death on September 25, 2010.  Mrs. Matthews was a certified nurses aide and a Southern Baptist.  She passed this life on August 20, 2016 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas at the age of 60.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

3 daughters: Lavada Williams of Clarksville, AR, Crystal Davis of Muldrow, OK, and Betty Smith of Muldrow, OK

10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren

2 brothers: Harlan Gardenhire of Roland, OK and Danny Gardenhire of Wagoner, OK

1 sister: Freda Jolly of Vian, OK

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alta Matthews; her parents, Ocie and Ada Gardenhire; and 1 brother, Howard Dale Gardenhire

Graveside service is Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 2 pm at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Viewing is Monday 2 - 8 pm and Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw.  The family will greet Tuesday from 6 - 8 pm.

Active Pallbearers are Kenneth Gibbs, Eugene Smith, Michael Elliott, Jessie McGowan, Brad Mosby and Monte Elliott

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