Margaret Jane Mathias

Margaret Jane Mathias, passed away on October 22, 2026at the age of 68.

She was born October 16, 1958, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Bobby Joe and Elizabeth (MacNair) Farrar. Margaret was raised in Inola, Oklahoma, where she attended Gregory Elementary School and Inola High School, graduating in 1976.

Following high school, Margaret continued her education at Claremore Junior College and Northeastern State College before graduating from Oklahoma State University in 1981 with a degree in Home Economics.

Margaret’s love story with Brian Mathias began in 1979 when they met at a wedding where Brian was the brother of the bride. Their friendship blossomed into a lasting love, and they were married on December 27, 1980. The newlyweds made their home in Cushing while Margaret completed her education at Oklahoma State University. In 1983, they moved back to Inola, where they built their home and raised their family.

Margaret began her teaching career at Catoosa High School in 1981, where she taught home economics for 38 years. She was dearly loved by her students and colleagues, leaving a lasting impression on generations of young people through her kindness, patience, and dedication. In addition to teaching, she served as the senior sponsor for 30 years, helping make those special milestones and memories even more meaningful for countless students. After retiring from Catoosa, Margaret continued sharing her passion for education at Broken Arrow, where she taught for two more years before retiring from teaching in 2021.

Faith and family were central to Margaret’s life. After returning to Inola, she and Brian became active members of First Baptist Church. Margaret was especially involved in the church’s Mother’s Day Out activities and enjoyed helping with the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering fundraising efforts. She faithfully gave her time and talents to her church family until her health no longer allowed her to participate as she once had.

Margaret was a gifted quilter and seamstress whose talents touched countless lives. Whether making or altering dresses for students, family members, and friends, or stitching banners for Catoosa High School, she poured her heart into every project. Throughout her life, she created and altered garments for thousands of people, sharing her remarkable skills and generous spirit through every stitch. Her sewing was more than a talent; it was one of the many ways she showed her love for others.

When she wasn’t sewing or quilting, Margaret enjoyed canning, spending time with her family, and cheering on Oklahoma softball and football—unless the Sooners were playing her beloved Oklahoma State Cowboys. Her family was her greatest joy, and she treasured the time spent making memories with those she loved most.

Margaret will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her commitment to her students, her faith, and her generous heart. Through her years in the classroom, her service to her church, and the countless hours spent creating beautiful things for others, she left a legacy of love that will continue to be felt by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby Joe and Elizabeth Farrar, and one sister, Jan.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Brian Mathias; her daughters, Amber Hodges and husband Andre, Ashley Duffey and husband Samuel, and Amanda Hubbard and husband Aaron; her beloved grandsons, Konner, Kolten, Korben, Timothy, and Samuel, with another grandchild on the way; two brothers, Rusty and, David; and one sister Jill. She also leaves behind extended family, former students, colleagues, church family, and many dear friends whose lives were enriched by knowing her.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Margaret name to the American Cancer Society.