Funeral service for Bettye Thomas Matkin, 88, will be Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 10:30AM at Valhermoso Baptist Church with Pastor Craye Hall officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Her body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Valhermoso Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, September 8, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Mrs. Matkin died on Monday, September 5, 2023, at Riverside Senior Living. She was born December 18, 1934, in Morgan County to Paul Rosco Thomas and Lola Mae Walter Thomas. Mrs. Matkin was Head of Procurement at the Redstone Arsenal prior to her retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Marcia Riedberger, and a grandson, Paul Sparks.
Survivors include:
Her Husband –
Pat Matkin
Two Daughters-
Michelle Matkin
Tricia Stevens (Jack)
Eight Grandchildren-
Chance Sparks (Rebecca), Devin Anton (Adam), Kody Bryant (Matt), Cara Ryan, Panthea Steelman, Jessica
Chandler (Chris), Jacquelyn Stevens and Samantha Stevens
Seven Great Grandchildren-
Walker Anton, Rylee Bryant, Cy Anton, Colton Bryant, Carlianne Sparks, Lucille Anton and Wyatt Chandler
