Mrs. Patsy LaJean Hammond Matthews
November 14, 1931 – January 15, 2026
Mrs. Patsy LaJean Hammond Matthews, age 94, of Valley Head, Alabama ,passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at her residence.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Leslie Matthews Bunch (Jim)
Daughter-in-law: Carolyn Fitzgerald Matthews
Grandchildren: Kelly Bunch Lamb (Larry), MAJ Jeb Bunch (Sarah), Carrie Matthews Tidwell, & Katie Matthews Sparkman
Great-Grandchildren: Killian Lamb, Larsen Lamb, Ella Kate Tidwell, Matthew Tidwell, Maci Jane Tidwell, Charlie Sparkman, Heidi Gray Sparkman, Elyse Caroline Sparkman, & Harper Kate Sparkman
Several Nieces & Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Parents: H. H. & Patsy Hammond
Husband: Lt. Col. (R) Welborn Laroy “Pete” Matthews Sr.
Son: Welborn Laroy Matthews Jr.
Brother: Kenneth H. “Bozo” Hammond Sr.
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Date of Funeral: There are no services planned at this time. A Graveside Service at Arlington National Cemetery will be announced at a later date, where she will be interred with her husband.
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