Venita Matlock

Born August 6, 1937 to Alexander "A.A." and Bernettie Taylor Matlock, Venita Matlock's address changed for the last time on November 16, 2020. She is now in her heavenly home with family and friends who have gone before her.

Venita lived her entire life in Fannin County, only two places of residence. She lived for 60 years at the family home place and 23 years at Seven Oaks Nursing Center in Bonham.

Venita moved to Seven Oaks when she was 60 years old. She loved taking care of other residents who were not as mobile as she was, frequently making trips to the vending machines for them. Venita won the hearts of many staff members at Seven Oaks. Her life would have been very different without Mary Caldwell, PT Sandy Stevens, Kathy Bateman (Sylvie) and so many nurses and aides over her 23 years of residence. The family thanks you immensely.

A singer of old, old songs, Venita loved Little Jimmy Dickens' music and knew most of his songs by heart. Aunt Nita was a treasure to her nieces and nephews. When they were growing up, she was growing up with them. If anyone had candy or ice cream, she would always say, "Arithmetic says to divide!" She would follow that with a giggle, every time. Aunt Nita made trips to Grandma and Grandads' a lot of fun.

In later years, when she and her brother Earl were the last residents at the home place, Aunt Nita continued to cook meals as if she was cooking for Cox's Army. There was always fried chicken and then whatever else went with it.

Over the years, a lot of people have taken care of Venita. She would need a ride to church if Earl wasn't going. She rode with friends from Sandy Baptist for years, Rachel Cunningham, mostly. Then, when they moved their membership to Corinth Baptist, Loreen Walker was her primary way to and from church. Loreen would go to Seven Oaks to get Venita and then take her back after services many, many times. The church trips on Sunday were a highlight of her life. She loved staying in touch with the friends she had there.

Sharing old times and old memories was a favorite past time for Venita. She had a very sharp memory of her childhood years, always good for a sweet story about Grandma, Grandad, Earl and the other brothers and sisters.

Venita was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William Earl, Luther James, John Clide, Junior Alexander; sisters, Mary Ettie Matlock, Barbara Young, Pauline Underwood Lockaby and Merle Blake.

Also preceding her in death, precious to her, were; a niece, Vivian Elaine Blake and nephews; Cleatus Alexander Meek, Robert Matlock, Jimmy Luther Underwood, David Ray Blake and Henry Earl (Bo) Underwood.

She is survived by one sister, Vivian Meek of Bonham; nieces, Shirley Blake Byrne, Marilee Young Samuelson, Donna Young Wallace, and Connie Meek Estes; nephews, Tim Meek and Jackie Underwood; as well as many extended family members and a host of friends.

The family will announce a gathering at a future date for family and friends. Venita's was a life worth celebrating.

She was a happy person and brought a lot of joy to those around her. Her smile, her love, and her antics will be missed.

Thank you to Wise Funeral Home for their caring and compassion.