Bessie Mae Smith Matheson Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Bessie Mae Smith Matheson of Mountain Rest, South Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 9, 2025 at the age of 106. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bessie Mae Smith Matheson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Horace Buford Matheson; her parents, Walter Duboy and Viola Adams Smith; her siblings, Clem Smith, Clyde Smith, Jim Smith, Raymond Smith, Vossie Beck, Christine Smith, Eva Smith, Annie Smith and Cleo Patricia Smith McClung; and her great grandchild Cameron Brock.
She is survived by: her sons, Billy Matheson (Susan), Larry Matheson (Mozell), Doyle Matheson and Richard Matheson (Rena); and her brothers, Jesse Smith and Lonnie Smith. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bessie's memory can be made to a Charity of Ones Choice.
