Margaret Matthews, 74, of Big Spring, died on Monday, November 5, 2007, at her residence. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, November 9, 2007 at Trinity Memorial Park Peace Chapel with Rev. Bill Ballard, officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the funeral home. She was born on July 20, 1933, to Carl and Katherine Barnfield in Colorado City, Texas.Margaret had a gentle way of caring for others, had a quick wit and enjoyed making people laugh. She was an avid reader. She loved her family, particularly her grandkids, nieces and nephews. Margaret may also be remembered when her infant daughter, Cindy, was chosen to be a poster child for Polio in the early 1960's. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Curtis Matthews of Green Forest, Arkansas; one daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Burke Bristow of Millersville, Maryland; one sister, Nita Currie of Stephenville; one brother and sister-in-law, Curtis and Kay Barnfield of Georgetown; three grandchildren, C.J. Matthews of Green Forest, Arkansas, Megan Bristow and Ryan Bristow both of Millersville, Maryland; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and several cousins.She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Cynthia Ladell Matthews; her parents, Carl and Katherine Barnfield, and one sister, Carlene Moore. The family suggests memorials be made to the donor's charity of choice. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
