Myrtle Ricketson Mathews Obituary
The passing of Myrtle Ricketson Mathews of Douglas, Georgia occurred on July 26, 2026. Myrtle, born on January 22, 1928, shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Myrtle Ricketson Mathews to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alton Ricketson and Erma Smith Ricketson; her husband Clifton Gerald Mathews, Sr.; her granddaughter Shelly Wooten; her great grandchild Halee White; and her siblings, Raymond Ricketson, J. T. Ricketson, Doris R. Batten, Jean S. Latham and Mae R. Anderson.
She is survived by: her children, Cecilia M. White (Michael) of Broxton, Brenda M. Wooten (Kirk Quarterman) of Douglas and Clifton Mathews, Jr. (Julie) of Nicholls, Georgia; her grandchildren, Lamar (Melanie), Brandy (Matt), Christopher (Brittani), Bradley, Jared (Sarah), Maggie (Aaron), Michaela (Ranzi), Molly (Matt), Annsley (Cam) and Clifton "Cleeg", III (Chelsea); and her sisters, Mary R. Thacker of Broxton and Frankie R. Smith of Jamestown. She is also survived by thirty two great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren.
