Betty Lou (Mouser) Bretz-Matthews

Betty Lou Bretz Matthews, 89, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

She was born March 17, 1933 in Bollinger County, Missouri, daughter of Albert and Dora Greer Mouser. She and Howard Bretz were married November 18, 1948; he passed away July 13, 1995. Betty and Donald Matthews were married May 14, 2008; he passed away January 29, 2021.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Jackson for many years until she and Don became members of Cape County Cowboy Church.  Betty was an avid flower gardener and enjoyed yard sales. After retiring she devoted her time to her family and hobbies. Betty worked for Interanational Shoe Company in Jackson 15 years and 15 years for Lenco in Jackson.

Loving survivors include three nephews, Chris (Jamie) Mouser of Jackson, Dennis (Beverly) Goskie of St. Louis, Missouri and Tom (Shelia)  Goskie of Tampa Flordia; two great nieces Annie (Luke Jordan) Mouser and Lauren (Brayden) Beaird  and one great nephew C.J. Mouser all of Jackson; four great great nephews, Hunter, Wayne, Henry and Lincoln.

She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Howard Bretz and her second husband Don Matthews; two sisters, Wilda Slinkard and Leona Goskie and a brother Delbert Mouser.

Visitation will be Monday, May 9, 2022 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home the Rev. Jim Matthews officiating.

Interment will follow in Glen Allen Cemetery.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Disabled American Veterans.

The family would like to give a special thanks to The Lutheran Home for the care and comfort they provided to Betty.

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