The news of the death of Valerie Anne Matthews, the mother of musician Dave Matthews, has shocked and saddened fans around the world. Valerie was originally from South Africa and later moved to the US with her husband and children. She went on to spend the rest of her life there and had a successful career as an architect.
So, here’s everything you need to know about Valerie’s demise as well as the related details.
Valerie Anne Matthews cause of death explained
Dave Matthews’ mother passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at her home in Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 89. She had been battling Alzheimer’s disease for a long time.
Valerie Anne Matthews is survived by three of her children — Dave Perer, and Jane — and several grandchildren. Her husband, John, died at age 45 decades earlier. Valerie also lost a daughter named Anne when the latter was 29.
In her obituary, it was noted that “Val’s children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild were able to gather around her in the days leading up to her death. It was a time of great sadness but also one of joy, filled with laughter and music and stories. Val’s kindness, graciousness, and humor shone through to the end. Her family will always treasure this time together.”
The obituary also provided details about Dave Matthews’ mother’s life. Val, as she was known among friends, was born on May 11, 1935, in Potchefstroom, South Africa. She received an architecture degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and worked in cities like London, Edinburgh, Johannesburg, Mount Kisco, and New York. Valerie then came to Charlottesville and joined the firm Hayward, Llorens, and Boyd. She was employed there for the rest of her professional career and retired in 1994.
In 1961, Valerie Anne Matthews exchanged wedding vows with John Matthews, a physicist. Because of his work, the family relocated to the US. Valerie married her second husband, retired biologist Lee Strait, in 1991. They were together for nine years before his passing in 2000.
Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on ComingSoon.net.
