Barbara Jean Mathews

Barbara Jean Mathews, age 77, of Hartland, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Burial will follow at Sharp Cemetery, Deerfield Twp. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 PM on Friday and from 10:00 AM until the time of service on Saturday. Those desiring may make contributions in Barbara’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Barbara was born on July 10, 1949, in Flint, the daughter of the late Harold Robert and Evelyn (Wickenhiser) Richardson. She married Leslie G. Mathews, on May 24, 1968, and together they shared 58 years of marriage. A lifelong resident of Hartland, Barbara was a proud 1967 graduate of Hartland High School.

Barbara was a hardworking woman who devoted her life to her family and her work. She found her greatest joy in spending time with the people she loved. Barbara cherished time with family and friends, enjoyed reading, and had a fun-loving spirit and a love of gambling. She will be remembered for the warmth she brought to those around her and the many memories she created with the people she loved.

Barbara is survived by her beloved husband, Leslie; daughters, Tina (Brian) Hurst, Kelly (Arturo) Carrizales, and Jenny Frederick (Andy Herrington); grandchildren, Bailey Frederick, Raven Mathews, Nicolas Carrizales, and Ian Carrizales; sister, Shirley Sage; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Howitt.

Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com