Karen Sue Matthews

Karen Sue Matthews, 81, of Belpre, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Arbors at Marietta. She was born November 7, 1943 in Dayton, OH to the late William P. and Helen L. Waldo Nutter.

Karen was very active in community affairs and served as Program Director for the MOV Regional Council for many years. She joined the GFWC Belpre Woman's Club in 2002. She served 3 terms as president and held numerous offices during her 23-year membership. She also served as district co-president and was Ohio Federation's first LEAD graduate. She also volunteered for the Belpre Tree Commission, Belpre Health Board, Belpre Alumni Association, and was an AmeriCorps volunteer for 4 years working with Catholic charities food pantries; and was also a poll worker for many years.

Left to cherish her memory include her children, Melissa Marote of CA; and Robert Matthews of MI; siblings, Beatrice K. Corra of Parkersburg and Larry Nutter (Katharine) of Belpre; six grandchildren, Amelia, Scarlett, Myles, Michael, Aurora, and Alexandra.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one grandson, Maximus.

In honoring Karen’s pre-arrangements, she will be cremated.

Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home of Green St. is honored to serve the Matthews family.