Laura Carolyn "Sissy" Mathews

1931 - 2017  (85 years)

• Name	Laura Carolyn "Sissy" Mathews  [1]
  Nickname	Sissy
  Birth	2 Apr 1931	San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas   [1]
  Gender	Female
  Death	8 Feb 2017	Houston, Harris County, Texas   [1]
  Burial	Antioch Cemetery (Caucasian), San Augustine County, Texas   [1]
  Notes	Laura Carolyn Mathews Epps (Carolyn) went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2017 at the young age of 85. Carolyn was born on April 2nd 1931 in San Augustine, Texas to Mabel Miller Mathews and Lonny Mathews (deceased) and was married to the love of her life, Richard Kenneth Epps, Jr.(Ken) for almost 67 years. Carolyn grew up in San Augustine in a loving family. She was the youngest of 5 siblings (Miller Mathews, Clifton Mathews, Helen Jean Lake, Dr. Victor Mathews, '96 all deceased) who affectionately called her "Sissy", which later became "Aunt Sissy" to her many nieces and nephews. The siblings were especially close because their father was killed in an accident six weeks before she was born and their mother died when she was 16; the Mathews' Clan (as many referred to them) overcame the tragedies and remained together, supported by the older brothers. They have had annual family reunions every Christmas for the last 63 years, a tradition that continues to this day. Carolyn and Ken are blessed with four wonderful children: Deborah Kay Vaughan and husband Tom, Richard K Epps, III, Robert Mathews Epps and wife Terry, Betty Kim Bradshaw and husband Kent; Eleven grandchildren - Jennifer Vaughan Buttery (deceased), Kristin Vaughan Mrnustik, Michele Vaughan Sparkman, Clayton Vaughan, Alison Epps, Hallie Epps, Danielle Epps, Brian Bradshaw, Tyler Bradshaw, Scott Bradshaw, and Brooke Bradshaw; and fourteen great grandchildren with another two expected later this year. Carolyn loved the Lord with all her heart and wasn't afraid to share that love with others. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church for many years and involved in Bible studies and Cursillo. She will always be remembered as an incredible and supportive wife, mother and grandmother. Carolyn was full of joy and fun with a huge heart and generous spirit, known for her ever present sweet and inviting smile, quick wit, sense of humor, and availability at a moments' notice to help others. She adored all of her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Carolyn, aka Mimi, was dearly loved and will be dearly missed. A Memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Friday February 17th, 12:30pm in the chapel at Grace Presbyterian Church, 10221 Ella Lee at Sam Houston Tollway, Houston, Texas. Internment services will be held on Saturday, February 18th, at Antioch Church of Christ Cemetery at 2 pm in San Augustine, Texas. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to the charity of your choice. (Copied from the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home website, also published in the Sabine County Reporter, February 22, 2017, page 10)
  Person ID	I46934	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	23 Sep 2017

  
  

  Father	Lonnie Lee Mathews,   b. 15 Jan 1890, San Augustine County, Texas d. 13 Feb 1931 (Age 41 years)
  Mother	Mabel Jeanette Miller,   b. 1 Dec 1894, Texas d. 19 Jan 1948, San Augustine County, Texas (Age 53 years)
  Marriage	Abt 1913  [2]
  Family ID	F13164	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 2 Apr 1931 - San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas Death - 8 Feb 2017 - Houston, Harris County, Texas Burial - - Antioch Cemetery (Caucasian), San Augustine County, Texas  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Sources

  [S336] The Sabine County Reporter, P.O. Box 700, Hemphill, Texas (Published Weekly), (Founded in 1883, The Sabine County Reporter (USPS 474-660) is published once a week on Wednesday. The Reporter is Published by Sabine County Reporter, Inc. Postmaster: Send change of address to P.O. Box 700, Hemphill, Texas 75948-0700. The Sabine County Reporter and The Rambler merged March 1, 1988. Member National Newspaper Association and Texas Press Association.), February 22, 2017, page 10 (Reliability: 3). [S564] 1930 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002., (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls. Containing records for approximately 123 million Americans, the 1930 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and is the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1930, and contains information about a household?s family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military service. The names of those listed in the census are linked to actual images of the 1930 Census.), Texas, San Augustine County, JP 1 Enumerated April 25, 1930 ED 203-3 SD 15 Sheet 11B Broaddus Road 205-213 (Reliability: 3).