Altha Hawley Corlew Obituary
Altha Hawley Corlew of Dexter, Missouri passed away on October 3, 2026. Altha, born on December 14, 1922, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. 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 Altha Hawley Corlew to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Smith and Mary Deardorff Smith; her former spouse Lindell Hawley; her husband Rev. Doyle Corlew; her grandson Matthew Long; her siblings, Gertie Cross, Lena Schwain, Opal Crites, Pearl Parham, Jim Smith and Joe Smith; and her stepchildren, Lana Corlew and Gary Corlew.
She is survived by: her daughters, Karen Hardie of Springfield and Melba Greene (Richard) of Lowell, Arkansas; her grandchildren, Michelle Dotson (Paul) of Ozark, Landon Matthews (Jenn) of Springdale, Morgan Matthews (Amanda) of Rogers and Dusty Long of Brookline, Missouri; her great grandchildren, Megan Gaddy (Brad), Abby Roebuck (Calvin), Garret Dotson, Ryan Dotson, Chase Matthews, Graham Matthews and Addison Matthews; her great great grandchildren, Coleson and Bridger Gaddy; her siblings, Charles Smith of Dexter and Mary Stewart of Arnold, Missouri; and her stepson David Corlew (Norma).
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Mathis Funeral Home - Dexter (125 W Stoddard St, Dexter, MO 63841). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
