Donnella Dean Mathews (Dee Dee) was born on March 24, 1952 in Dallas Texas. While battling cancer she sadly passed away August 29, 2025 at Redlands Community Hospital. She was 73. Dee Dee was married to Dwight Mathews (Matt) and they lived in Yucaipa for many years where they belonged to The Past Pleasure Car Club. Dee Dee was a loving Mother to Beverly Kay Shearer-Merriam and Ryan Dale Shearer and was a step mom to Marni Mathews. She had 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren whom she loved with all her heart. Dee Dee was a loving sister to Margi Oswald and Nelda Bloomberg. An amazing aunt and friend to so many great people. She worked for Riverside Courts for over 30 years and was retired enjoying her life before cancer took her away from us. Now she is in heaven with God, her husband, step daughter, both parents, 2 brothers and many other loved ones whom have passed before her. All family and friends are welcome to celebrate her beautiful life at Hillcrest Mobile Home Estate Club House on September 27th from 1-4 at 33600 Calimesa Blvd, Yucaipa, CA 92399.

Any help with cremation and memorial service costs is greatly appreciated.