Rita Kay Matthews Obituary
The passing of Rita Kay Matthews of Pensacola, Florida occurred on August 29, 2026. Rita, born on August 23, 1949, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Kay Matthews to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eugene Chase and Kathryn Chase; her husband Walter L Matthews; and her brother Victor Chase. She is survived by: her sons, Victor Evans (Kim) and Bubba Evans; her grandchildren, Caton Evans, Haysten Evans, Isaiah Gilder-Evans, Colton Sanders and Abby Evans; her brother Gene Chase (Evelyn); her nephews, Drew Chase (Teresa) and Jon Chase (Crystal); her niece Lisa Simon; her sister Dora Settell (Bubba); her nephews, Tim Chambers (Tawnya) and Tom Chambers; her niece Tammy Meadows (Wayne); and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Jesse, Aaron, Sarah San Gabriel (Jabriel), Abbie, Kiersten, Amanda and Sydney.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 3rd 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Oak Lawn Funeral Home (619 N New Warrington Rd, Pensacola, FL 32506). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 3rd 2026 at 5:00 PM at the same location. A committal service was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 at 10:00 AM and at 11:00 AM.
