Shirley Ann Mathews, 74, of New Castle, PA, departed this life for her heavenly home on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Juan Razo and Phyllis (Saunders) Razo and was born November 29, 1945, in Ellwood City, PA.
She leaves to cherish her memory by her daughter; Sonya Mathews Johnson, of New Castle, PA, sons; Andrew Mathews of New Caste, PA and Julius Carper of Ambridge, PA. granddaughter; Tatyana Johnson of Pittsburgh, PA and god son Samuel Razo, Jr. Shirley is also survived by one brother; John (Diane) Razo of New Castle, PA, two sisters; Romana Razo Carper of Ambridge, PA and Juanita Razo Cuspard of Almeda, CA, along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Shirley worked at Alsy Lighting in Ellwood City, PA. Shirley loved to play bingo, paint figurines, and spend time with, her loving family. Shirley married, the love of her life, Howard Benjamin Mathews, on December 25, 1970 and they were married 35 years.
Shirley was preceded in death, by her husband, Howard Benjamin Mathews, three brothers; Andrew Bailey, Marcus Razo, Samuel Razo and one sister; Emma Jean Thompson. She leaves a legacy of love and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 4, 2020 from 5:00-7:00pm at The TURNER FUNERAL HOME of Ellwood City, PA. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00am, on Friday, June 5, 2020 in the cemetery chapel of Castle View Memorial Gardens, located at 3010 Wilmington Rd New Castle, PA, where her interment will take place. Pastor Jimmy Johnson, Officiating.
You may read the obituary, sign his guestbook, or send condolences at: www.turnerfh.com
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