She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Oct. 8, 1952. Carolyn Matthews graduated from Westlake High School and attended TWU, University of Houston and MSU. She was a member of Klein United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her spouse of 45 years, Henry Edward Matthews; father, Eddie Mitterlehner of Kerville, Texas; children, Pamala Garza and Kimberly Matthews; grand-daughters, Emily, Riley and Karly Sydnor; grandson, Jordan Marrugo; and sister, Marilyn Stone (Chuck) of Sulphur, Louisiana.
Funeral arrangements will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2017, at Forest Park, The Woodlands, Texas. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, 2017.