Karen Elaine Matthews passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at her home. Elaine was born in Tulia, Texas on May 23, 1954 to Jack and Gloria Compton. She was raised and educated in Midland Texas and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1972. Elaine went to Midland College for a few years.Elaine spent the last fifteen years of her life with her loving partner Leilani Matthews.Her professional life was spent in the oil and gas industry. She spent the last several years as the 401K Manager for Key Energy Services until she recently transferred to become a Senior Contract Administrator. She was a terrific mother and an amazing grandmother. She loved to spend time with her family. She was a huge animal lover and was known to rescue dogs and cats.Elaine leaves behind her loving partner, Leilani Matthews of Midland; daughter Kelli Keegan of Oklahoma; granddaughter, Kaitlynn Keegan of Oklahoma; two brothers, Scott Compton and Russell Compton of Arizona; numerous uncles, aunts, nephews nieces, cousins, friends, and people who loved her. She also leaves behind twelve cats and eight dogs that miss her very much.A gathering to remember her life will be held Monday, September 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory, 3800 N. Big Spring St.In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her honor to the Midland SPCA, 2701 S. County Road 1206, Midland, Texas 79706.Although her life on this earth was way too short, her memory will live on in the family and friendships she leaves behind.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com.,
