Myrtle Matthews

ALTON, Ill. -- Myrtle "Freda" Alfreda Matthews, 90, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living in Edwardsville, Illinois.

She was born March 22, 1925, in Sikeston, Missouri, the daughter of the late Hardy and Daisy (Cummings) Duke.

Freda married Harold A. Matthews, who preceded her in death. She operated a cleaners in South City St. Louis for many years.

She is survived by one sister, Yvonne B. Mier of Alton, Illinois; five sisters-in-law, Marcella Matthews, Paulene (Matthews) Duke, Paulene (Haynes) Duke, Layla Duke and Alice Duke; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Myrtis Burris, and three brothers, Cletus Duke, H. W. Duke and James L. Duke.

A visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Dogwood Methodist Church in East Prairie, Missouri. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. at the cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Dogwood Methodist Church.

Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences and guest book may be found at eliaskallalandschaaf.com.