Obituary of Connie Mathews

Bedford Connie Mathews, 67, of Bedford, died at 5:00 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at her residence. Born July 24, 1944 in Bedford, she was the daughter of Lloyd G. and Mildred Ilene (Tolliver) Davis. She married Ed Nilson on January 20, 1961. She later married Girard (Jerry) Mathews and he survives. She retired as the postmaster at the Tunnelton Post Office. She was a life-time member of the Bedford Boat and Sportsmens Club and an avid golfer with three hole in ones. She enjoyed learning to master the 5-string banjo with her instructor, Brian Leaver and spending time at her winter home in Florida. Survivors include her husband, Jerry of Bedford; a daughter, Kathy Nilson-Brown and husband, Bob of Mooresville; a son, Tyrus (Ty) Mathews and wife, DeeDee of Bedford; grandchildren, Alyssa Gill, Tiffany OBrien, Jarrid Mathews and fiancee Elizabeth Baldwin and Justin Mathews all of Bedford, Andy and Alex Brown of Mooresville; siblings, Lloyd D. Davis and wife, Brenda, Michael J. Davis and wife, Sheila, Louella Webb and husband, Ron all of Bedford; a half-sister, Mary Ann Jenkins and husband, Jim of Bedford; a half-brother, Charles Elkins of Bedford; a sister-in-law, Kristie D. Mathews of Bedford; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Sherri Lynn Nilson. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Friday, June 22nd in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Donald Griffin officiating. Burial will follow in the White River Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, June 21st at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Pallbearers are Ty Mathews, Jarrid Mathews, Justin Mathews, Bob Brown, Andy Brown, Alex Brown, Jason Cain and Alyssa Gill (honorary). Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Bloomington Hospital.