Ottilie “Gwen” Mathias

Ottilie “Gwen” Mathias of West Columbia, 86, loving wife of William “Buck” Mathias for 67 years. Together they raised four children that they loved very much. She was born in Mammendorf, Germany to the late Georg and Franziska Ebal. She is survived by her husband Buck; son, Bobby (Cathy) Mathias; three daughters, Margie (Stevie) Faust, Erica (Tim) Richardson and Chauneci (Stephen) Cason; nine grandchildren, Nicholas Faust, Christin (Brian) Powers, Tarah Faust, Eryn (Scottie) Peek, Kayla Lewis, Robert (Taylor) McKinney, Alexandria (Steven) Mullins, Gregg Corder, Tim Richardson; six great grandchildren; sister in law, Jane (DeLeon) Wallace and brother in law, David Mathias. Many nieces and nephews with a special mention of Luke (Karen) Addy and family all of whom she loved very much. Gwen was a member of Laurel Baptist Church of West Columbia. She loved her family, friends and her church family. Gwen loved to travel and especially the years spent camping with her family and friends. When at home she enjoyed spending time picking vegetables from daddy’s garden, feeding her chickens and gathering eggs, riding on the golf cart. She loved getting visits from family and friends. Gwen was preceded in death by her three sisters, brother and son in law. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11am Tuesday May 28, 2024 at Laurel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Please make donations to Laurel Baptist Church or St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital for Children.