Velma "Cotton" Lee Mathis

March 09, 2023

Velma Lee "Cotton" Mathis, 93, passed away peacefully at Woodland Gardens in Hobart on March 2, 2023.

Funeral Service was at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in the First Baptist Church, Roosevelt.

Interment was in Roosevelt Cemetery under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Hobart.

She was born on January 15, 1930, to James Willard and Lillie (Owens) Muse at the family farm east of Roosevelt in Kiowa County. Cotton spent most of her life in Roosevelt where she fixed hair for 47 years. She loved to fish with her lifelong friend Ramona Cline at Lake Tom Steed where they were well known. She loved spending time with family, traveling, casinos, and life in general.

She is survived by: Judy Tripp, grandsons: Shane Talley, Shannon Talley and Shawn Talley, a son: David Mathis and wife, Vickie; daughter: Mary Johnson and husband, Don; sisters-in-law: Melba Hoover and Kitty Lou Talley; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; also a host of nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Roosevelt, as they are recovering from busted pipes and water damage. God Bless each of you!