Willa Jean Mathews

Willa Jean Mathews (Evans) of Mountainair, New Mexico passed away peacefully on Thursday September 9, 2021 at the age of 91. Willa Jean was born December 27, 1929 in Red Mesa, Colorado. She is survived by her husband Jack McKinley Mathews of 27 years, daughter Beverly Lynn Lockridge and husband Tommy, daughter Donna Lou Mathews, Grandson Kenneth Lockridge and wife Valerie, Grandson Dustin Lockridge and wife Brooke, Great-grandchildren Kimber Lockridge, Kason Lockridge, Aubrie Lockridge, Hank Lockridge, Nolan Lockridge, and a 6th one on the way along with numerous cousins. Willa Jean is preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two brothers. Willa Jean retired from US West Telephone Company of Albuquerque after 25 years and thereafter resided in Mountainair, New Mexico with her husband Jack and daughter Donna Lou. A viewing will be held for Willa Jean on Wednesday September 15 at 10:00am with services at 11:00am at the Christian Center of Mountainair followed by a graveside service at the Mathews family cemetery. Pallbearers will be Guy Mathews, Warren Mathews, Kenneth Lockridge, Dustin Lockridge, Tim Kelly, and Walter Kingston. Honorary Pallbearers will be John Mathews and Steve Bernaue A special thanks to Ageless living of Tome and Corus Hospice of Albuquerque for the loving care the provided for Willa Jean.