Rinda Dian

Mathes Johnson

Rinda Dian Mathes Johnson, daughter of the late Darrell Eugene and Odessia (Barton) Myers, was born on November 12, 1947 in Oates, MO and departed this life into Heaven on April 16, 2024 in Ellington, MO at the age of 76 years.

On March 6, 1965 Rinda was united in marriage to her soulmate Raymond Lee Mathes. To this loving union three children were born. Raymond preceded her in death on April 16, 2005. Rinda later married Lingell Mervin Johnson on May 9, 2009 and he preceded her in death on March 17, 2024.

Rinda was a devoted member of Locust Grove United Baptist Church. When they didn't have a piano player she learned to play and served many years as the pianist and also gave piano lessons in her home. Before her Parkinson's illness, Rinda was an avid reader and loved shopping at Wal-Mart. She was known for her four-layer dessert and it was always requested for church dinners and family get togethers. Rinda was a very generous person and never missed giving a card and money or gift for special occasions and holidays. She worked at Twin Rivers Landing for several years but her greatest pride was being a loving wife, mom, and meemaw.

Rinda was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, and one brother Dirk Myers.

Rinda is survived by two daughters Lorna Reese (Ray), and Carla Collins, one son Wade Mathes (Amanda), one brother Randell Myers (Susan), one sister in law Janice Myers Dunn, 7 grandchildren Trevor Cunningham (Rachael), McKenzie Cunningham, Madeline Holt (Michael), Emma Reese, Brantley Mathes, Riley Mathes, and Kaiden Mathes, 1 great grandson Asher Holt, 4 stepchildren and several step grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives, friends and church family. Rinda will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation: Friday, April 19, 2024 from 11AM-1PM

Funeral to follow at 1PM at Locust Grove United Baptist Church in Oates, MO

Clergy: Ray Reese, Greg Freeman and Keith Barton

Pallbearers: Trevor Cunningham, McKenzie Cunningham, Madeline Holt, Emma Reese, Brantley Mathes, Riley Mathes, and Kaiden Mathes

Honorary Pallbearer: Asher Holt

In Lieu of Flowers please make donations to Myers Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, MO