Paula Matthews

Paula Mae Matthews, 76, was called to her eternal resting place on August 27, 2024.

She entered this world on December 9, 1947 in Boothbay Harbor, ME, born to Orman and Ethel (Clifford) Poland. She grew up in Maine in a family of fishermen. In 1965 she married Richard Matthews and they eventually moved to Texas. She lived in the Malakoff area for over 40 years, though she never forgot her ties to Maine and the fishing community.

She is preceded in death by her parents Orman and Ethel Poland; brother-in-law Julian Rubenstein; and sister-in-law Joyce Poland.

She is survived by the love of her life for almost 59 years, Richard Matthews; daughter Paula I. Erwin & husband David; grandchildren Paul D. Smith, Haylee Kenney; great-grandchildren Richard Smith, Remi Smith; siblings Peggy Rubenstein, Orman "Alan" Poland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services for Paula will be 2:00 PM, Saturday August 31, 2024 at Malakoff Church of Christ, 214 N Martin St., Malakoff, TX. Pastor Andy Glenn will officiate.