Betty Lee Matthews

Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Betty Lee Wood Matthews, 87, of Washington, died August 3, 2021, after living a good, active life with family and friends. She was born April 18, 1934, daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Wood, in Ruff Creek, Greene County. At the age of six, she moved to Washington County, where she spent her adolescence and thoroughly enjoyed attending Trinity High School, graduating in 1952. She enjoyed spending time with her 4 children and their activities, including Bible School, 4-H, Boy Scouts, Band, Scholarship Fund, Brownson House League, PTA, and countless other activities. Betty’s numerous pastimes included movies, card and board games, music, or just a cup of coffee with her friends and family. These pastimes also included organizing the Washington Socialites, and arranging bus trips to see The Gaithers, who sang some of her favorite songs. Her most treasured times were Pizza and Game Night with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. However, no relationship was more important than the one she had with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Surviving are her loving children, Carol (Alan) McLaughlin, Barry Lewis, Donn (Lisa) Matthews, and Dan (Heather) Matthews; grandchildren, Sara (Mark) Bedillion, Emily Hitchcock, James M. Hitchcock, Alex (Olivia) Lewis, Oscar Lewis, Tyler (Maggie) Matthews, Nathan Matthews, Jess Matthews, Austin Matthews, and Makena Matthews; great-grandchildren, Samuel, Agnes, Lily, and Leo Bedillion, Eden and Xzavier Kahkonen, Oliver, Henry, and Samuel Lewis, and Lila Lee Matthews; sisters, Shirley Thomas and Helen Hackney; brother, Allen “Joey” Wood; along with many, wonderful nieces, nephews, and friends. Deceased, in addition to her parents, are brothers, Donald, Gerald, Robert, and Ronald Wood. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Concordia Care Hospice of Washington, 10 Leet Street, Washington, PA 15301. A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 3-4 p.m., the time of service, in William Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA