The Chuday family is very saddened by Donna's passing.  I know she fought the good fight and I'm so sorry she lost the battle.  She was not only a good friend to us; she and Steve are more like family members.  She provided daycare for our twin daughters , Kylee and Shelby for several years right after she and Steve were first married.  She was a dedicated and loving care provider and treated the girls as if they were her own.  They are 28 years old now and said they will never forget her. 
  
  We love you Steve and pray you find comfort in all the good memories you and Donna shared.  She is no longer in pain and has finally found peace and comfort in God's loving arms.  

Love and Prayers;
Dorothy, Catie, Bobby, Kylee and Shelby
  

 I was saddened when I heard that Donna had past and so sorry I was unable to attend her service.
Many wonderful memories come to mind when I see all the photographs from our childhood, and I will always remember how she would call to me to come play. 

                                                                                                                      My sincere condolences to all of her loved ones.
With fondest regards, Eleanor Scharbat Stewart    Alpharetta GA

Steve,Deanna and the Matthews  Family, 

We lived next door to the Matthews family for many of  our childhood years. Our parents were very good friends and  there are fun memories that each of us have.  We are out of town and will not be able to attend her services. Just wanted to send our love and sincere sympathy to all of her family. Our thoughts and prayers are  with you all during this sad time. 

With God's blessings,  
Joy Scharbat Morrisson  & Gloria Rutter 

Steve and Deanna,

We’re saddened for your loss.  I’m sure Donna blessed, and will continue to bless, the lives of many people.  Our prayers are with you and with Diane, Susan & Gary  for comfort.   

John and Tosha Matthews
DeSoto, MO


Steve,
Jay and I are so very saddened at the news of Donna's passing.   We are praying for you Steve. For healing and comfort knowing you and your sweet wife will meet again in God's heavenly home.  We feel very blessed that Will and Nancy
shared your friendship with us and have many fond memories of our wonderfully fun times together in Virginia and
Florida.  
God Bless you and your family,
Jay and Lisa

So many wonderful times come to mind when I think of you both.  We worked many years together at IRS,   but we had a special friendship that went beyond work.  The afterwork times we spent together were the fun memories that always make me smile.   Donna was a kind, sweet soul.  Words just don't seem adequate in expressing the sadness I feel by Donna's passing.  My heart and prayers are with you Steve,  during this difficult time.   Rest in Peace sweet Donna❤  You will be missed.  



Love this photo with Steve and Donna at the retirement party.  Love that smile which she had for everyone

I had the pleasure of meeting Donna at Steve's retirement party.  I could experience her great personality and fun attitude.  You could feel the love that Donna and Steve shared as they discussed their plans for retirement and experiences at the IRS. I never met a couple who was so much alike as Donna and Steve.  They were two of the happiest and giving couples that embodied peace and love.  I know that this will be a difficult time for Steve and Family but take hold that she has entered the promise of a better place of rest and assurance that you will see her again.  I know that she has touched many lives because she was a loving and nurturing person just like you Steve . I pray that God give you peace and strength to endure the days ahead without your beloved Donna.  She will always live in your heart and soul as you enter the next phase of your life.  

I only met you once and that was at your husbands retirement celebration.  You made a impression on me then to have you as friends on Facebook. I will miss sending you message's. My prayer now go to your family to get the strength they need at this time and  get the comfort to lean on GOD more than ever knowing that you are not in pain anymore but home and now at peace.

Love and prayers 
Viola     

Donna, my beautiful, sweet sister...I will love you forever and miss you so much. Thanks for being my friend as well as my beloved sister. My heart goes out to Steve and Deanna....May her love given you continue to flourish in your hearts forever and know she is watching over y'all from heaven. I now only have one sister left, Susan, but we will carry you in our hearts and minds forever and we will miss you so very much. Tell Daddy, Mama, and Phil hello and we love them. Rest in complete peace and joy now.

Baptist Reynolds Hospice House, Volunteer Program- Quilts, 1520 W. Poplar Ave Collierville, TN 38017

Family will Receive Friends

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Steve House

Deanna K. Speight (Robert)

Diane Bellar

Susan Heider (Bill)

Gary Matthews (Peggy)

Emma Grace Speight

Anna Claire Speight

Virginia House

Linda Silk (Paul)

Larry House (Barbara)

Donna was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Matthews Brown, her father Benjamin Matthews, and her brother Phillip Matthews. She also leaves nieces and nephews, Scott, Kelly, Angela, Wes, Ben, Katie and Lisa.

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Donna Claire Matthews House

January 16, 1949 – June 30, 2018

Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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