Gene Mathews Obituary
The memory of Gene Mathews of Jackson, Alabama, born in North Bend, Oregon, who passed away on January 17, 2026 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her mother Ella Chandler Heckathorn; her husband Joseph Nathan Mathews (Joe); her father Roy Ray Heckathorn; her brother George Chandler Heckathorn; her son Anthony Marcus Mathews (Tony); and her nephew William Roy Heckathorn (Bill).
She is survived by: her children, Travis Michael Mathews (Tonya) and Tina Marie Goodman; her godson Terrence Armstead (Atika); and her grandchildren, Michael Joseph Mathews (Kelly), Joshua Andrew Mathews, Jeremiah Anthony Mathews, Jamar Anthony Mathews (Clair), Jordan Lovette (Katie), Ashley Renee Cooper, Terrence, Tyler and Addison Armstead. She is also survived by grandkids, numerous nieces and nephews and loving friends.
