Fwd: Missie True Matthews

[Claudia True]

Some of you may know this - but I want to share that my sister died on Monday, June 9.  She had been ill from pulmonary embolism, possibly caused by meds.  I don’t think the exact cause was determined - may have been from the blood clots or perhaps a heart attack.  You may remember Missie from high school and I want you to know about this.  We made the trip to Vernon, Tex for her service and it was good to see family, but not in this circumstance.  

Here’s a link to her obituary - http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2014/jun/10/missie-true-matthews-obit/

And below are a couple of things I posted on Facebook.  I’ve heard from a couple of Georgetown friends about recently losing their siblings - Scottie Hodges McGraw and Patsy Ayers.  We’re at that age - 

Take care everyone - and hugs to all of you.

Here are my FB posts - 

I'm very sad to share the news that my sister Missie True Matthews died this morning in Lawton, Ok where they lived. Funny that just the other day I found this photo of the 3 of us - Missie, our brother Conrad and me. They're both gone now. Hard to believe. We had such a close and loving and happy family - I'm cherishing the memories of our good times. Sending much love to all her family. Life is fragile - enjoy every day.

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We're home from a fast trip to say a final goodbye to my sister. I was blessed with growing up with a very special big sister - Missie True Matthews I always thought she was the most gifted and talented and beautiful person I ever knew. Except for maybe my big brother Conrad True. Oh my - I did have amazing role models in my older siblings. Missie was a gifted musician - she was even studied by a renowned jazz pianist when she was a little girl. My parents took her to this man in Corpus Christi for piano lessons when she was ~ 10 years old and he ended up trying to understand her inborn talents. She never was good at reading music but played by instinct and I took lesson for ~ 10 years, always trying to do what she did naturally. She was an amazing athlete. My Dad who was also an accomplished athlete, was sooo proud of her. I remember my Dad talking about how she'd walk onto the volleyball court and be primping her hair and pulling on her shorts and be oh so lady-like - and then just slam the ball down on the opponents. She was always the "captain of the all star team." She had many friends and made people laugh. Several friends have said that now she's with my Mom, Dad and Conrad and my reaction was - Damn - they're having a great party without me! I hope they are - I'll wait a while to join them. I loved them all 

Claudia True

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[Sharon Tays]

Claudia, I am so sorry to hear about Missie.  She really was a talented person.  I know you will miss her.  You will be in my thoughts and prayers.  Remember that you still have sisters from GHS.  We love you.

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On Jun 23, 2014, at 9:44 PM, Claudia True <ctru...@gmail.com> wrote:

Some of you may know this - but I want to share that my sister died on Monday, June 9.  She had been ill from pulmonary embolism, possibly caused by meds.  I don’t think the exact cause was determined - may have been from the blood clots or perhaps a heart attack.  You may remember Missie from high school and I want you to know about this.  We made the trip to Vernon, Tex for her service and it was good to see family, but not in this circumstance.  

Here’s a link to her obituary - http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2014/jun/10/missie-true-matthews-obit/

And below are a couple of things I posted on Facebook.  I’ve heard from a couple of Georgetown friends about recently losing their siblings - Scottie Hodges McGraw and Patsy Ayers.  We’re at that age - 

Take care everyone - and hugs to all of you.

Here are my FB posts - 

I'm very sad to share the news that my sister Missie True Matthews died this morning in Lawton, Ok where they lived. Funny that just the other day I found this photo of the 3 of us - Missie, our brother Conrad and me. They're both gone now. Hard to believe. We had such a close and loving and happy family - I'm cherishing the memories of our good times. Sending much love to all her family. Life is fragile - enjoy every day.

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We're home from a fast trip to say a final goodbye to my sister. I was blessed with growing up with a very special big sister - Missie True Matthews I always thought she was the most gifted and talented and beautiful person I ever knew. Except for maybe my big brother Conrad True. Oh my - I did have amazing role models in my older siblings. Missie was a gifted musician - she was even studied by a renowned jazz pianist when she was a little girl. My parents took her to this man in Corpus Christi for piano lessons when she was ~ 10 years old and he ended up trying to understand her inborn talents. She never was good at reading music but played by instinct and I took lesson for ~ 10 years, always trying to do what she did naturally. She was an amazing athlete. My Dad who was also an accomplished athlete, was sooo proud of her. I remember my Dad talking about how she'd walk onto the volleyball court and be primping her hair and pulling on her shorts and be oh so lady-like - and then just slam the ball down on the opponents. She was always the "captain of the all star team." She had many friends and made people laugh. Several friends have said that now she's with my Mom, Dad and Conrad and my reaction was - Damn - they're having a great party without me! I hope they are - I'll wait a while to join them. I loved them all 

Claudia True

www.claudiatrue.com

facebook.com/claudia.true.artist

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[Claudia True]

Thanks, Sharon.  It’s been nice to hear from many of our Georgetown sisters.  We should have a mini-reunion sometime soon.  I’d love to see our high school friends.  Love to you, too.

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[Judy Whitfield]

Claudia
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
Judy

[Claudia True]

Thanks, Judy.  I hope you and yours continue to be healthy!  

[Debbie Stone]

Claudia:  My sister had told me about Missie passing.  So glad you sent this email full of wonderful memories of your entire family.  Like you I took piano for 10 years and never could play the piano like Missie did.  I can remember the many slumber parties held at your house and Missie would sit down and just pound out such beautiful sounds.  I remember one she would play "Exodus".  I remember sitting there watching her hands go all over that piano and creating a beautiful noise for all to enjoy.  I went and bought the sheet music for that song and just could not ever figure out how my rendition could not hold a candle to Missie's.  If I remember correctly she would play chords and once she just heard a song could sit down and make it sound so beautiful.  It is so difficult to loose our love ones but so comforting to have known their love.  What a blessing we had growing up in loving families and in a loving community.  You take care and know our thoughts and love are with you.

Debbie Stone, Realtor^®, ABR^®, SRS^® 
Sales & Leasing Associate
Cell - 512-947-9700
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[Claudia True]

Debbie - thanks for your note and the fun memories of Missie.  I remember her playing Exodus!  Actually had forgotten about it .  Yes we were blessed to grow up in Georgetown and with great friends.  I appreciate hearing from you.  Hope you’re doing well.