Mary Catherine Matthews

Mary Corley Matthews, 68 of Vancleave, died Monday, January 28, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Mary was born in Pascagoula. She was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. Mary was formerly an employee of Hancock Bank, owner of Vangies and Cathy's. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Matthews, parents, Richard and Mary Corley, three sisters, Earlene Corley, Jearlene Corley, Margaret Ray and a brother, Travis Corley. Survivors include daughters, Diane Kirksey (Stephen Pague), Angela Yoon, sons, William "Bill" Kirksey, David Kirksey (Patty), Carl Kirksey (Sylvia), Ronald Romero (Michelle), sisters, Joyce Falkenstein, Juliette Hamilton, Dorothy Crane, brothers, Earl Corley and Eddie Corley, 4 stepchildren, Mike, Linda, Pat and Andy, 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes, Howard Ave., Biloxi, is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com