D
enise Odell Mathews, 73, of Luray, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Skyview Springs Nursing Home.
Ms. Mathews was born on May 11, 1952 in Front Royal, Virginia to the late Elwood and Maxine Campbell Mathews. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Miller Mathews and Greg Mathews. She was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Survivors include her two sons, Mathew Williamson and Richard Tyler Williamson; daughter, Carey Ann Williamson; brother, David Mathews; sister, Debbie Long; four grandchildren, Grayson Williamson, Esmé Williamson, Asher Hall and Waylon Williamson and best friend, Charlotte Stoots.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 121 East 17th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
Sending our deepest condolences,
The Gentiva Hospice Team
Deeply, sorry.
So sorry I missed seeing your message about seeing her we were on vacation. I offer my prayers and thoughts for you and your brothers. Love Sandy
Always good smile ! A faithful sister spiritual of Jehovah God Isaiah 43:10 ye are my witnesses
Luette an often visitor shared may a good moments as for me I like busting her family at her home & rental cause we could encourage Heb 10;24,25 them theocraticaly ! We’ll see her in new system ps 37:29 rev 21:1-4 on earth no more death in perfection thank you prayers & cards out to family on the passing of her amen
Carey and families ~my heartfelt sympathies in your loss. I so enjoyed the time Denise and I spent during those years at Ressie, always answering my call for a substitute teacher as well as her devoted volunteer PTA work. Our paths went different directions later; however, nice seeing her growing family on FB. May your love and cherished memories give you peace and comfort.
My Dear Carey… I am so sorry about your mom. I know how close you two were. You probably feel an incredible pain and loss. Hang in there. It takes time and you are allowed to grieve. I love you and think of you often.
My condolences to the family
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to you.
Carey, Matthew and Tyler… you carry your mother’s heart with you wherever you go. She was a great lady who loved you all very much. I’m proud to have called her my friend.