Rachel A. Matthews, 39, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to Oscar Lewis and Judy Woods both of Fort Wayne. Rachel was a phlebotomist with BioLife at one point, but ended her working career in banking with Salin. She loved creating arts and crafts projects and helping others. Rachel is survived by her parents, her husband Deontrai Matthews of Fort Wayne; children, Dede Matthews and Donovan Matthews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Woods. Service is 12:00 pm, Saturday, November 16, 2019 at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 2421 S. Hanna St., with calling 2 hours prior beginning at 10:00 am. Burial at Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Lupus Foundation or to her children's education fund. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com