Rae Jean Matlock-Graham

Rae Jean 'Jellybean' Matlock-Graham, of Omaha, peacefully passed away at the age of 52, on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha after a short battle with cancer.

Rae Jean was born February 18, 1967, to Gene and Gloria Graham at St. Mary’s Hospital in North Platte. The family later moved to Kearney where she graduated from Kearney High School with the Class of 1985 and from Kearney State College in 1990 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.  She lived in North Carolina and most recently Omaha, where she was employed at Target as Produce Assistant.

Rae was married to her beloved wife, Gwen, on May 20, 2014. She had a love for life, could make people laugh and never knew a stranger. Her greatest joy was her family which included Gwen, immediate family, nieces, nephews, and many stepchildren and grandchildren. Rae and Gwen raised their granddaughter, Gwen 'Cookie' Creath, who now serves in the Army National Guard.

Rae is survived by her wife, Gwen Matlock-Graham, and parents, Gene and Gloria Graham, all of Omaha; brothers, Terry (Lisa) Graham, of Omaha and Brian (Amy) Graham, of Kearney; stepchildren, Kendria, Nicolette, and Joslyn Creath; special step-grandchild, Gwen Creath; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews who adored their "Auntie Rae" and "Maw Maw".

Cremation was chosen. Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Living Faith Methodist Church in Omaha with a lunch to follow. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Trinity Cemetery at Hershey. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Gwen or Living Faith Methodist Church. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.