Madalynn Sheri Matlock

Madalynn Sheri Matlock, 13, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Kosair Childrens Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She attended both First Free Will Baptist Church and Owensboro Christian Church, was a sixth grader at College View Middle School, an avid scooter rider, enjoyed playing Wii bowling and guitar hero on her PlayStation and was an expert in the art of cell phone texting. Madalynn was a tomboy with a sweet side who enjoyed spending time fishing with her Papaw and Uncle, taking care of animals, playing with children, playing cards (cheating), and taking walks to Sonic with her Papaw to get ice cream for Rambo the dog. She listened to an eclectic blend of music from country to rock and roll and spent time volunteering at many bluegrass events. Madalynn cared for many people during her life and continued to do so by becoming an organ donor to help others. She was preceded in death by her great grandmother, Eloise Smith and her great grandfather, Filmore Aubrey.

Survivors include her loving parents, David A. and Jennifer R. Matlock; her brother and hero, Jay Scott Evans; grandparents, Jerry and Lynn Henderson and David and Marilyn Matlock; great grandparents, Eartha Aubrey and Betty and J.C. Gaddis; aunts and uncles, Adam and Kassie Winder, Kevin and Sheri Rue, and David Scott Simmons; many loving cousins including Dusti Simmons, Jake Simmons and Zack Winder just to name a few; and her faithful dogs Sally and Star.

Services will be held 12 Noon on Monday, March 15 in the chapel of Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday and after 10 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery.