In loving memory of Melissa Marie Matus, 60, of Hutto, Texas formerly of Bellmead, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 in the early morning at Hospice Austin Christopher House in Austin, Texas after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Following Melissa's wishes a Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Bellmead Funeral Chapel, 809 LaClede St, Bellmead, Texas 76705 with Deacon Denver Crawley officiating. A lunch will follow the service at Geneva Hall, 740 N. Connally Dr., Elm Mott, TX 76640.
Melissa was born February 3, 1959 in Waco, Texas the daughter of the late Albin and Adele (Kolar) Matus Sr. of Bellmead.
She attended St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School, La Vega Junior High and in 1977 she graduated from Reicher High School. In 1982 Melissa graduated from McLennan Community College as a nurse and worked at Providence and Hillcrest Hospitals and several nursing homes. She loved caring for her patients for over 20 years. She had a homemade remedy to cure almost anything.
She married the love of her life, Charles (Charlie) Reither on March 7, 1997 in Austin, Texas. They loved going fishing and walking their dog, Buzz. She was interested in taking pictures of nature. She enjoyed shopping at Angies Grocery Store and treasure hunting at thrift stores and garage sales. Melissa sold Avon products and had a collection of perfume and cologne bottles. She always had fun singing Karaoke, Tanya Tucker and Chrystal Gayle were her favorites. She was an avid reader and liked going to Librarys to walk through the art exhibits. Chocolate and coconut were her favorite candies. Lemon was Melissa's favorite pie. Yellow was her happy color. Melissa cherished her grandchildren, Jessie and Emily and was very proud of them.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Laddie Nors; and a brother, Albin Matus Jr.
Survivors include her beloved husband Charlie of Hutto; her son, Scott Lewis of Georgetown; her 2 grandchildren, Jesse Lewis and Emily Lewis; her siblings; Milton Matus and his wife, Mary Jean of Austin, Marsha Gerik and her husband, Ronnie of Aquilla, Benny Matus and his wife Kim of Austin, Monica Williamson and her husband, Ken of Arlington, sister-in-law Marcia Matus of Sunnyvale, Uncle Johnny Matus of Irving, Aunt Jo Ann Cepak of West, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78759.
Condolences(8)
Bobby Reinke
Dallas, TX Saturday, February 1, 2020 So sorry for your loss!Melissa and I worked at Hillcrest together! We always were laughing! She had a great personality!
We even danced some polkas growing up! She was always having a good time!
Prayers going up for the family!
Jimmy LaVelle
Dallas, TX Thursday, January 30, 2020 I was shocked and saddened to see that Melissa had passed away. My prayers to the Matus family and to Melissa's husband and son. Wonderful memories of our youth at St Joseph's, CYO, the Matus family, and Reicher. Gone much too soon. May the joyful and beautiful memories of Melissa sustain you all during the difficult times ahead Blessings to you all.Kim Stone Varvel
Groesbeck, TX Thursday, January 30, 2020 My thoughts and prayers are with the family right now at this very difficult time.Bridget Krahula
Pflugerville, TX Thursday, January 30, 2020 Marsha,Our deepest sympathy to you and your family with the loss of your beautiful sister. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patricia L Bajer
Mart, TX Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Marsha, I so sorry to hear your sister passed. Prayers for all the family.Suzanne Hanus
Waco, TX Wednesday, January 29, 2020 I am so sorry for your loss, and y'all will be in my thoughts and prayers.Marcia Matus
, TX Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Melissa , a sweet loving lady. Give Albin Jr. my love.Gina Sharp Kuzniarek
Bremond, TX Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Bennie and family, I am so sorry to hear of Melissa's passing. I enjoyed our time spent together while we were in Nursing school at MCC. She was very passionate about her patients and she had a contagious smile. May God Bless you and your family.