Virginia Diane Mathis
November 14, 1948 – May 19, 2016

Services for Virginia Diane Mathis, 67, of Cairo, GA, are at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2016, at the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home, Cairo, GA. Billy Ray Pearce will officiate. Services will conclude at the funeral home.

Diane was born in Cairo, GA, on November 14, 1948 to the late Johnny A. Pearce and Helen Wilson Pearce Folsom. Virginia was married on April 10, 1964 to William R. Mathis who survives. Diane was a wonderful cook and all who knew her can attest to this truth. Diane loved her family fiercely and unconditionally. We see her in every one of her grandchildren and in every “Flower” she nourished.

She is survived by: her husband, William Roddy Mathis of Cairo, GA; daughters, Rhonda Hayes of Whigham, GA, Terri McKinnon (Stephen) of Cairo, GA, Brenda Butler (Tommy) of Camilla, GA; grandchildren, Bradley McKinnon of Cairo, GA, Brianna Hayes, Jake Hayes, of Whigham, GA; sister, Linda Ragan (Butch) of Cairo, GA; brothers, Dan Pearce (Michael Light) of Lehigh Acres, FL, Ray Pearce (Karin) of Cairo, GA; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, Guy Folsom.

Memorials may be made in memory of Mrs. Mathis to a charity of your choosing or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, www.stjude.org

The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Home immediately following the service.

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