Ida J. Matthews of Cocoa Beach, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022 at home. She was 88.
Ida is survived by her son Kirk Matthews (Wanda), and daughter in law, Jane Matthews. Grandmother to Samantha, Kirk Jr, and great-grandmother to Cooper. She is predeceased by her son, Philip Matthews and her husband George Matthews.
She was born in Philadelphia PA, and moved to Florida after concluding her military service. She was a sergeant in the Marine Corps and a dedicated OR Nurse at Cape Canaveral hospital.
She was an avid crocheter and kept her grandchildren warm with many handmade blankets.
Friends and family will be received at Faith Lutheran Church (280 E. Merritt Ave. Merritt Island, FL 32953) on December 12 at 4:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.