Amanda Beene Matthews , 32, of Center, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Mike Belgard officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Amanda was born March 26, 1984, in Suffolk, Virginia, to Ricky Beene and Vivian Ann Barnhill Beene. Her hobbies included crafting and photography. Amanda was a loving mother and wife. She attended First Baptist Church in Center.

She is survived by
Husband: Jud Matthews of Center

Children:
Wesley Matthews of Center
Annigail Matthews of Center
Cameron Matthews of Center

Parents: Ricky Beene and Vivian Ann Barnhill Beene of Center

Sister: Kim Pearce of Atlanta, Texas

Brother: James Lowe and wife, Lucy, of Suffolk, Virginia

Grandmother: Joyce Taylor of San Augustine

Father-in-law: Jimmy Matthews of Center

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Grandparents: Earl and Ruth Holland
Sister: Ashley Beene
Grandfather: Billy Taylor

Pallbearers will be Shelby County Sheriff's Department.