Barbara Freschi Matteson

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Barbara Freschi Matteson, 69, of Hallsville, Missouri, passed away on November 30, 2018.

The funeral mass will be held at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church at Centralia, Missouri at 11:00 a.m. on December 8, 2018. Father James Offutt will be officiating. Private inurnment will be at a later date. A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall following the funeral.

Barbara was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 23, 1949. She graduated from Academy of the Sacred Heart in St. Louis and continued on to receive a degree in Sociology from Maryville College in St. Louis.

Barbara was married to Jim Matteson on August 30, 1980; they were married 38 years.

Barbara worked as a Marketing Consultant for Southwestern Bell Corporation for 28 years. She enjoyed raising and showing quarter horses and loved spending time with family and friends. She was also actively involved in St. Ann’s Sodality, Cedar Creek Therapeutic Center, Buddy Packs in Centralia, and Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church in Centralia.

Barbara is survived by husband Jim, stepchildren Scott Matteson (Lisa) of Lake Charles, Louisiana; Neil Matteson (Audrey) of Columbia, Missouri; Amy Garibaldi (Jeff) of St. Louis, Missouri; grandchildren Steve Matteson, Samantha Carter, Waylon Matteson; Alyssa and Andrew Matteson; Grace and Jewel Garibaldi; sister-in-law Nancy Matteson Aimonette (Bill), Naperville, IL; other much-loved nieces and nephews, and other family and friends.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents Robert Freschi and Anne Cortis Chapman, and brothers Robert and Richard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Central Missouri Humane Society in Columbia, Missouri, or the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church of Centralia, Missouri. The family of Barbara Matteson wishes to thank the staff of the Medical ICU at the University of Missouri Hospital for their exceptional care.

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  1. Bart, Terri, Kate, Megan, and Ben on December 3, 2018 at 8:50 pm

    The Fisher’s of Indy (and Pond, MO) share in the memories and love of an amazing woman and all those that cherish who she is and what she means to us.



  2. Beth Freschi on December 3, 2018 at 10:00 pm

    My heart hurts over the loss of sweet Barbie. Jim, I am so glad my Jim and I visited with you and Barbie a few years ago. May your beautiful memories of her bring you some comfort during this hard time. ??? Love, Beth and Jim Freschi



  3. Beth Freschi on December 3, 2018 at 10:02 pm

    One more message: those question marks were supposed to be hearts—they didn’t come out that way, so I wanted to let you know. With heartfelt condolences for you and your family, Beth



  4. Larry kersey on December 4, 2018 at 2:05 am

    So sorry Jim and Neil this is a very heart breaking and sad time may God grant her eternal piece



  5. G on December 4, 2018 at 6:30 am

    Condolences to the family during this time of grief. May the God of all comfort, comfort you and give you the strength to endure. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) Soon all pain, suffering and death will be a thing of the past. (Revelation 21:3,4)



  6. Chris Evans on December 4, 2018 at 7:10 am

    I am so sorry for your loss. Barb was a wonderful friend and she will be missed.



  7. Sheri Kauffman on December 4, 2018 at 7:28 am

    So sorry for your loss. Enjoyed reining with Barb. My condolences.



  8. Kendra Cooper on December 4, 2018 at 9:28 am

    Prayers for comfort and strength to you and your family Jim. Barb was such a wonderful woman, so blessed to call her my friend. She will be greatly missed by many.



  9. Glenda Basinger on December 4, 2018 at 10:39 am

    It is so hard to lose someone this time of year. Praying for you.



  10. Corrine Lovett on December 4, 2018 at 6:50 pm

    Jim, I am so sorry. I loved Barb and will miss her. Hugs to you and hope your happy memories will help you through difficult times.



  11. David Setzer on December 5, 2018 at 7:07 am

    Jim and Family,
    What a special person Barbara was! When Debbie and I moved from Texas to St. Louis in 1978, Barb was the first to welcome her and become her friend, a friendship that is now renewed in Heaven! Jules and I send our love and will be praying for you and your family.
    David Setzer



  12. Dave Davidson on December 8, 2018 at 7:47 pm

    Jim, I just saw the bad news on an SBC website. I am so sorry for your loss.
    I know Barb brought great happiness to your life.
    Dave



  13. Mary Post on December 11, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    So sorry to see this Jim. Barb will be missed. She was a wonderful person.



  14. Gerri Meesey on December 12, 2018 at 1:50 pm

    Jim,
    I just heard about Barb on Sunday. I am so sad & so sorry for your loss. I worked with both of you at Southwestern Bell on Forsyth in the 70’s. I have many happy memories of Barb. I always think of her love for horses and dogs. She was a good friend
    with a zany sense of humor. God bless you.

    Gerri Meesey



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