Letitia “Tish” Page

07/29/2021

Letitia “Tish” Page was born on February 24, 1965, to the late Margie Von Adams Matthews in Center, Texas.  She departed this journey on July 27, 2021.

Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Greater Elizabeth Church of God in Christ in Tenaha, Texas.

She confessed Christ at an early age and united with St. John Baptist Church in Tenaha, Texas, under the leadership of the late Rev. A.W. Wright.  She later began to attend Greater Elizabeth Church of God in Christ in Tenaha, Texas, under the leadership of Elder Fremon Bryant.

She attended Tenaha ISD from elementary to graduation in May 1983.  She participated in many activities (track, cheerleader, basketball, softball, etc.).  She attended Panola College on a cheerleader scholarship.  Upon finishing college she joined the United States Air Force stationed in Moore, Oklahoma.  She earned numerous medal while serving her country like Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, MCO Professional Military Education ribbon, Combat Readiness medal, National Defense Service medal, Southwest Asia Service medal w/First Service Star, and Kuwait Liberation Medal – Saudi Arabia.  Upon returning to Tenaha, she was employed at Tenaha ISD as a paraprofessional until her health began to fail in 2019.

She leaves to cherish fond memories of her:

Daughter, Brittany Page

Son, Kale Page

Granddaughter, Primula Page

Sisters:
Robin Beatriz (Isaac) of Tenaha, Texas
Phyllis Thompson of Tenaha, Texas

Brothers:
Dexter Adams of San Juan, Puerto Rico
Bryan Adams of Floresville, Texas
Jon Matthews (Tina) of San Antonio, Texas
Jason Matthews (Lana) of Nacogdoches, Texas

Aunt, Ima Faye McClure of Tenaha, Texas

Uncles:
Ollie Adams of Houston, Texas
Willie Roy Adams of Tenaha, Texas

A host of nieces and nephews.

She really loved her babysitting crew, KéMyson, Kamari, and Jaya.

Ms. Page requested in lieu of flowers please make donations to the Greater Elizabeth Church in Tenaha, Texas.  The family would like to thank Tenaha ISD administration and staff along with Harbor Hospice of Lufkin, Texas.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com