Velma Lee "Cotton" Mathis, 93, passed away peacefully at Woodland Gardens in Hobart, Oklahoma on March 2, 2023. She was born on January 15, 1930, to James Willard and Lillie (Owens) Muse at the family farm east of Roosevelt in Kiowa County. Cotton spent most of her life in Roosevelt where she fixed hair for 47 years. She loved to fish with her life long friend Ramona Cline at Lake Tom Steed where they were well known. She loved spending time with family, traveling, casinos, and life in general.
She is survived by Judy Tripp
Grandsons: Shane Talley
Shannon Talley
Shawn Talley
Son: David Mathis & wife, Vickie
Daughter: Mary Johnson & husband, Don
Sister-in-laws: Melba Hoover
Kitty Lou Talley
10 grandchildren
15 great grandchildren
1 great-great grandchild
A host of nieces, nephews, and life long friends.
In Lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Roosevelt, as they are recovering from busted pipes and water damage. God Bless each of you!
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2023
First Baptist Church
Roosevelt, Oklahoma
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Ray & Martha's Funeral Home
Hobart, Oklahoma
Interment: Roosevelt Cemetery
Roosevelt, Oklahoma
Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Hobart, OK