Sybil Matthews
Sybil Matthews, 90, of La Porte, Texas passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She was born in Calgary Alberta, Canada to R. Mervyn and Elsie Johnston.
She worked at Baker Botts Law Firm for 25 years, where she was known as the “Angel of the Billing Department”.
She loved to read & belonged to the “Brunch & Book Club” at First Presbyterian Church in Pasadena. She also attended the “Brown Bag Bible Study and participated in the “The Gathering Place” Alzheimer’s Group.
She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Lynn Gilbert.
Sybil is survived by her husband, Hardie Matthews, children: Barbara Watkins, Joanne Eagle, John Eagle, Tricia Hammack and Donna Rankin. She is also survived by her step-children; Anette Monroe and David Matthews and grandchildren: Bryan Watkins, Sarah Pool, Jennifer Murphy, Ryan Davidson, Alexandra Rankin, Katherine Monroe, Amanda Monroe, Chelsea Hale, Andrea Cobrentz, David Matthews, Jr., Nicole Matthews, Joshua Matthews, Matthew Hausler and Nathan Hausler.
A visitation will be on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at First Presbyterian Church in Pasadena, 4647 Preston Ave, Pasadena, TX 77505. Funeral Service will be at 2:00pm on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church in Pasadena with Rev. Dr. Jim Currie officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson, TX.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church , 4647 Preston Ave, Pasadena, TX 77505 or American Cancer Society.
Sybil was the quiet presence who always provided an open door to me as her daughter Patricia’s friend. I will always be grateful for her low-key interactions and that the Lord used her hospitality in such a healing way. I’ve never known a more peace-filled, grace-filled soul than hers. She will be missed deeply by her family and so many of the rest of us she loved so well on her journey home.
Sending thoughts and prayers to Sybil’s family at this very difficult time. I knew Sybil from Baker Botts. She was a sweet lady.
Heart felt Blessings to all of the Matthews Family in their loss. Sybil was a joy to be around, her kindness was inspirational to me, inspiring me to be a better person. Rest in Peace Precious Sybil.
I remember Sybil from St. Peter’s. She was a sweet, and delightful person, always complimentary to others. It was a joy to know her.