Ms. Charitha Matthews

Charitha Yvette Matthews, 55, was born on August 13, 1968, to Almetter "Meada" Matthews Knighten, Audubon "Larry" Walls. On August 4,2024 Charitha transitioned to eternal peace at home in Plano, Texas at 3:31 a.m. surrounded by family. Charitha attended Peoria "Central" High where she graduated in 1986. In 2010, Charitha graduated from ECPI College with a bachelor’s in healthcare administration. Charitha moved to Northwestern Illinois, Indiana, and Columbia, South Carolina before finally settling in Texas in 2017. Charitha's last job was Children's Health of Dallas, where she was a Health Care Unit Coordinator (HUC). Charitha enjoyed spending quality time with family, friends and her five grandchildren who referred to her as "Gigi". Charitha liked playing spades and dominos. She had a fond love of going to concerts, amusement parks and traveling; rather it was with friends or by herself. If there was music Charitha would be dancing. Growing up as the only girl she was affectionately called "Woot". She would become well rounded in sports, had a keen eye for detail and a very strong personality to say the least. She was a true Leo, to the end. Within the last year she deepened her faith and attended New Life Christian Church frequently online. She leaves to cherish her most memories with her children: Chateau Tiana Matthews, Gerald Rayquan Anderson, Payton Jabri Matthews; grandchildren: T'Marie Tillman, Taryn Tillman, Taelin Tillman, Kamari Anderson, Trhue Tillman; Siblings: Steven D. Matthews, LaCarlos D. Knighten, and The Walls Siblings; Aunt: Ida Jean Lee "Auntie Mama"; Uncle: Fredrick C. Matthews "Unc"; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother: Almetter Matthews Knighten; Stepfather Tommy L Knighten "Bubba", Grandson Tevin Tillman Jr., Grandparents Mattie Mae & Douglas C. Matthews, Aunts Maxene Matthews Harris, Phyllis Matthews Russell, Uncle Frazier Matthews, Cousins: Victor Burnside, Kevin Burnside, and Timothy Thomas. Charitha will be greatly missed by ALL whom she crossed paths with. We love you Mommy!!!! Celebration of Life Services will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at New Life Christian Church 2018 W. Kellogg Ave West Peoria, Illinois 61604. 12:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior at 11:00 a.m. Sr. Pastor Ahmad Dawson Sr. will host, and Pastor Spencer Gibson will present the Eulogy. Arrangements were made especially for the “Matthews” family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Charitha’s inurnment is private. Live streaming can be viewed by clicking the link for TW Parks Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/twparkscolonialchapel. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ms. Charitha Matthews, please visit our Sympathy Store. Full Scripture: "She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come" -Proverbs 31:25-31. Another Scripture: Serenity Prayer

Ms. Charitha Matthews

August 13, 1968 - August 4, 2024