Cathy Jean Matthews, age 60, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 1, 2020. She was born on May 12, 1960 to Billy C. and Jean Miller Matthews in Long Beach, California and was a resident of Magnolia Community Services. Cathy’s father preceded her in death on December 7, 2019. She is survived by her mother, Jean Miller Matthews, her brother, Bobby C. Matthews, and her sister, Karen Matthews - Mohler (Donald, Jr.) She traveled the country with her family while her dad was in the military and when he retired, the family stayed in New Orleans, LA. She loved bowling and all the fun things provided by the Special Needs Program through the Jefferson Parish Recreation Department, and in 2004, she was the JPRD Spring Prom Queen. For a number of years, the highlight of the summer was going to Camp Sky Ranch in North Carolina with other Special Needs campers. The Krewe of Grela provided the opportunity for Cathy to ride on a float on Mardi Gras – hence the picture. In earlier years, she participated with Special Olympics where she won medals in track and field and swimming. Our thanks and appreciation goes to the following: Westbank ARC on Gretna Blvd, Volunteers of America, the JPRD Program, the Magnolia Group Home program first at Saratoga, then Jefferson Heights and since Christmas time last year, the Karen Cottage on Main Campus. In these programs there are many behind the scenes people as well as family who helped Cathy live life to the fullest and her family is grateful. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Aurora United Methodist Church, 3300 Eton Street, Algiers, LA on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 11am. The Memorial Visitation will be held at the church from 10am until 11am. Due to COVID restrictions, masks are required. Interment, Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Magnolia Community Services, 100 Central Avenue, Jefferson, LA 70121. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at
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