Geralyn Ann Matthews

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our youngest sister Geralyn Matthews at 61 years of age, she was the youngest of six and will be greatly missed.

She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and had been a member of the choir. She was a suffering associate of the Community of Jesus Crucified and a member of the Secular Order of the Discalced Carmelites. Her devotional title was Geralyn Ann of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Her passing on Friday the feast of the Sacred Heart seemed most significant of Mary.

A Christian Funeral Mass will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan with Father John Joseph Bourque officiating. Lectors for the mass will be Emily Porter and Chad Mayer. Pallbearers include Chad Mayer, Zeb Matthews, Mark Mouledous, Huey Trahan, and Aaron and David Trahan. Burial will be held at a later date. 

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. A rosary to be prayed on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM by members of the Secular order of Discalced Carmelites of which she was a member. Visitation will continue Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 8:00 AM until 9:45 AM when the procession will leave for church.

Geralyn was very faith filled, soft spoken, and a Christian example to all. Even in all her trials and sufferings of which she had many she was uncomplaining. She had a wonderful sense of humor but fiercely protective of those she cared for and loved. Chad her special friend and her dog Gemma were a major part of her life.

She leaves behind her special friend, Chad Mayer; her brothers, Justin (Tissa), Bryan (Dot), and Mark (Marcelle) Matthews; her sisters, Julie (Phil) Mouledous (Godmother) and Carol Matthews; her godchildren, Emily Porter, Aaron Trahan, Christian and Matthew Breaux, and Mia Bayham; twelve nieces and nephews; numerous cousins, and extended family members; a very close friend, Toni Breaux; and her beloved dog, Gemma.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivy C. Matthews and Annie Mae Dubois.

A special thanks goes to Lamm Home Health Agency and Hospice especially Jessica, Marissa, Macy, Katina, and Charlene. And, special thanks to the staff of St. Joesph Carpenter House especially Liz, Lisa, Brittany and Erin who ministered to Geralyn and the family.

For those we may have forgotten to mention we thank you for your service as well.

To the many friends and relatives who brought food, offered prayers and came to spend time visiting or give rest time to the caregivers we will always be grateful.

All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan (337) 643-7276.