"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."  Revelation 21:4

Catherine Elizabeth Matthews. Entered life:  February 3, 1945 and Exited life:  February 25, 2026.  Funeral arrangement was held for Catherine Elizabeth Matthews on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Concordia Funeral Home of Ferriday, LA. Pastor Charles Chandler officiated.

Catherine the only child was born February 3, 1945 to the late Mr. Harry Matthews and Mrs. Ophelia Johnson  Matthews in Vidalia, LA.

She was baptized by the late Rev. LL. Miller in June 1959 and joined the Young's Chapel Baptist church, where she served until 1980, when she fellowshipped with the Starlight Baptist Church under the auspices of the late Rev. Leroy Brown.  She served faithfully as a member until her demise.

While at Starlight, she served in the roles of church's Secretary and Program Chairperson.  As her health began to fail, she achieved much joy just being in attendance in the house of the lord and fellowshipping with her church members.

Sis. Matthews attended Grambling State University and Alcorn State University, obtaining both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science.  She also did further study at Northwestern State University earning a plus 30.  She taught school in Concordia Parish for twenty-five (25) years and a number of years at the Natchez-Adams School District.

She is survived by her son, Triand Cedric McCoy, Sr., grandsons Triand Cedric McCoy, II, and Tristian Cayde McCoy, and one great-grandson.Special friend Ms. Mary Campbell.