Janet Francis (Callahan) Matthews, 81, of Florence, MT passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2020 at her home surrounded by her three daughters.
Jan was born December 29, 1938 on Long Island, NY, the daughter of Jeanette and Joseph Callahan and sister to Michael Callahan. Janet graduated high school in Cocoa Beach FL. She then graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and taught for many years at Patrick Air Force Base, FL. She married Dewitt K. Matthews on June 23, 1962.
Throughout her life, Jan worked hard at whatever she did. Her pride and joy was her family. She fought a strong battle against multiple sclerosis for 35 years and ovarian cancer for 10 years. She was an inspiration to so many people for her determination, courage and kindness. She will be remembered as a devoted and loving mother and doting grandmother.
Jan is survived by her three daughters, Leslie Nalls (Floyd Nalls), Kelly Hart (Shane Hart), and Catherine Beeler (Brad Beeler); her grandchildren, William Nalls, Benjamin Nalls, Joseph Nalls, Sarah Nalls, Dylan Hart, Hannah Hart, and Justin Beeler.