Rosemary R. Matthews

Visitation: Tuesday, 2 to 8 PM

Services: Wednesday, 10 AM

Rosemary Matthews, 83, of Elberfeld went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2009 at her home with her family by her side. Rosemary was born December 30, 1925 in Vanderburgh County to Rollie and Faye Sharp. She retired from driving a school bus for the Warrick County School Corp along with her husband Gerald after 38 years. She also worked as an aid at St. Mary's Hospital and as a cook for the Elberfeld School. Rosemary loved her family, making various crafts for her children and grandchildren, cooking holiday meals, and spending time with friends. Rosemary also enjoyed camping and spending winters in Florida with Gerald after their retirement. Rosemary is survived by sons, Steven D. (Barbara) of Evansville, David (Brenda) of St. Louis, Gerald D. II, and Rollie (Tracee) of Elberfeld; nine grandchildren, Steven II, Eric, Sarah Matthews, Tracie Ferrier and Brian Matthews, Leza Schoettlin and Jay Matthews, and Mandy Kirsch and Tara Greenlee; and eight great-grandchildren, Zachary and Joshua Matthews, Jackson Matthews, Madison Schoettlin, Blake and Parker Matthews, Levi and Cole Kirsch; step grandson Kirk Evans; and brother-in-law, Russell Matthews. Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Gerald, and her parents Rollie and Faye Sharp. A funeral service will be held at 10 AM., Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Zion United Church of Christ in Elberfeld, officiated by Reverend Rick Bender with burial in Bluegrass Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 PM on Tuesday at the Titzer Family Funeral Homes, Volkman Chapel, 2nd & Elm Sts., Elberfled IN. 47613, (812) 983-4211. Additional visitation will be Wednesday 9 AM to time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice. Condolences may be made online at www.titzerfuneralhomes.com