With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elva Dean Mathis of Hempstead, Texas, who passed away on December 8, 2022 at the age of 90. 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 Elva Dean Mathis to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Joe B. Dewees and Mary Dewees; and her siblings, Mary Jo Elkins, Parham Dewees, Claude Dewees and James Dewees.

She is survived by : her husband Donald Mathis; her daughters, Doneva McPhetrige (Ted) and Elva L. Sevcik (Curtis); her brother John Dewees; and her grandchildren, Jennifer Nelson (Matt), Dana Rouse (Mark), Jonathan Blythe (Jennifer) and Scot McPhetrige (Sally). She is also survived by numerous other family members and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Canon Funeral Home