Beverly June Matson

February 24, 1939 - June 22, 2017

Beverly June Matson, 78 of Cambridge, died 4:15 PM, Thursday, June 22, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Cambridge, following a lengthy illness. She was born Friday, February 24, 1939 in Byesville, the daughter of James Russell Watkins and Alice Mae (Hoey) Watkins. She married Jesse “Dick” Matson on Saturday, April 8, 1995, and was a member of Cambridge Four Square Church. Mrs. Matson was employed by Cambridge Home Healthcare as a home Health Worker. She also was employed by Elders Choice of Cambridge. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. Beverly is survived by two daughters: Debby (Mike) Matson of Iowa and Amy (Waylon) Mohler, Sr. of Cambridge; five grandchildren: T.J. Matson; Brandy Breeden, Travis Breeden, Waylon “Tim” Mohler, Jr. and Corrina Mohler; four great grandchildren: Idellia, Zolton, Andrea Matson & Ashley Matson; three sisters: Barbara Mackey of Byesville; Nancy Miley of West Union; and Shirley Miley of Senecaville. In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse “Dick” Matson, who died January 9, 2011; one son: Joseph Nicholas Breeden; two grandsons: Billy Breeden & Michael Matson and one half-brother: Donald Watkins Friends may call, Monday, June 26, 2017, from 2:00 to 4:00 & 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, where funeral services will be held 12 Noon, Tuesday June 27, 2017, at the funeral home with Pastor Don Anderson officiating. Beverly will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband in Zanesville Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Guernsey County 9711 E Pike Rd, Cambridge, OH 43725 in Beverly’s memory. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com.