In Loving Memory of Mardee Matlack A life remembered with tenderness, strength, and unending love
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we honor the life of Mardee Matlack, a cherished 56-year-old woman whose beautiful journey was tragically cut short on Friday night in a devastating two-vehicle collision at the intersection of South Soncy Road and West Cemetery Road. The Texas Department of Public Safety reported that the crash occurred around 10:33 p.m., when another vehicle traveling westbound failed to stop at a stop sign, colliding with Mardee’s Chrysler Town & Country as she made her way south along Soncy Road. She passed away at the scene from injuries sustained in the impact.
Though her final moments came suddenly and without warning, the light Mardee brought into the world continues to shine powerfully through the countless lives she touched. Her family, friends, neighbors, and all who crossed her path will forever remember her warmth, her compassion, and the quiet strength she carried through every season of her life.
Mardee was more than a name on a page or a victim in a report—she was a woman of depth, character, and immeasurable love. She embraced those around her with genuine kindness, the kind that made others feel seen, valued, and welcomed. Her laughter could soften the hardest day, and her thoughtful presence had a way of bringing comfort even in difficult times. Those who knew her speak of her devotion—to her family, to her work, and to anyone who needed a gentle hand or listening ear.
Her life was filled with purpose in the everyday moments: the conversations shared over warm meals, the weekends spent with those she loved, the celebrations, the traditions, and even the quiet evenings that were simply made better by her being there. She gave freely of herself—her time, her energy, her heart—without ever expecting anything in return. That was simply who she was.
The tragedy of her passing weighs heavily on all who knew and loved her. Even as two others were injured in the crash and taken to Northwest Texas Hospital, the irreplaceable loss of Mardee reminds us how fragile, precious, and sacred life truly is. There is grief, yes—but also deep gratitude that the world was blessed with her presence for 56 meaningful years.
As her loved ones navigate this painful chapter, they carry forward the memories that defined her: her unwavering loyalty, the gentle wisdom she freely shared, her big-hearted spirit, and her ability to bring calm and comfort wherever she went. These memories will never fade. Instead, they become the legacy she leaves behind—one built on love, compassion, and the simple but powerful ways she made the world better.
Tonight, and for many nights to come, candles will be lit, tears will fall, and stories will be shared in her honor. But above all, hearts will remember. They will remember a woman whose life mattered far beyond measure, whose love endures even in her absence, and whose spirit will forever remain a guiding light.
Rest in peace, Mardee Matlack.
Your journey on Earth has ended, but your love lives on in every soul you touched. May your memory be a blessing, today and always.