Melvina Mildred Matthews

Born Melvina Mildred Higgs in Baltimore, MD on June 6, 1934 to the late Roy Elmer Higgs and Erma B. (nee Meseke). She was a longtime resident of South Baltimore before moving to Frederick where she has lived for the past fifteen year. Mrs. Matthews was a former member of the Moose Lodge . She enjoyed going dancing with her husband, and traveling, especially taking cruises. Mrs. Matthews also enjoyed playing Bingo. She received the most joy from spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years Jerry Matthews, her son Robert Martin, and her brothers Ben, Jerry, and Roy. left to cherish her memory are her children Kathy Martin, Roy Martin (Carol), Wayne Martin (Jessica), sister Ruth, grandchildren Sherry Eller, Matthew Martin, Joe Trail, Scott Trail, Brandy Shadle, Katrina Arevalo, Twilagayle Fridley, great-grandchildren Joe and Jessica Eller,Romero Arevalo, Miguel Arevalo and Rowan Trail.

Mrs. Matthews passed away august 5, 2019 at Ballenger Creek Center in Frederick. She will be missed by all who knew her.