Saluda, SC

Ernestine Beck Matthews, 70, died Saturday, December 31, 2016 at her residence.

Born in Laurens County and a daughter of the late Ernest E. and Ada Masser Beck, she was the wife of the late Aaron Matthews. Mrs. Matthews was retired from Solutia.

Surviving are a stepson, Michael Matthews of Saluda, two stepdaughters, Tonya Frye (Eddie) of Lexington and Janice Marshall (Lewis) of Leesville, a daughter in-law, Misty Smith of Greenwood, a sister, Clara Boyce of Laurens, six grandchildren, Dewayne Ray Smith, Jonathan Frye, Brittney Brewer, Crystal Marshall, Allen Matthews and Kayla Matthews and six great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Matthews was preceded in death by two sons, Gordon Ernest Smith and Tony Dewayne Smith.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Ramey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Leonhardt officiating. Interment will follow in Cleves Matthews Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.