McMinnville resident and Warren County native Carolyn Ruth Poss Mathis, 61, was born Sept. 27, 1946 and died May 18 at River Park Hospital following a sudden illness. A homemaker and member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of Arnold Dodson of McMinnville and the late Lorena Johnson Dodson. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a son, David Poss; and brother, Carl Dodson. She was married Sept. 10, 1998 to Robert J. Mathis of McMinnville. In addition to her husband and father, she is survived by two daughters, Brenda Patrick of McMinnville and Briget Poss of Murfreesboro; grandson, Jason Leon Patrick of McMinnville; two great-grandsons, Tyler and Logan Patrick of McMinnville; brother, Clifton Dodson of McMinnville; two stepdaughters, Ruby Leann and Mildred Bell, both of Michigan; two stepsons, Bobby Mathis Jr., and Larry Wayne Mathis, both of Michigan; nine step-grandchildren, several step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at noon today in High’s Chapel with Steve Breedlove officiating. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service today at High’s. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
