Dr. Hollie Matthews Obituary, MOSES LAKE, Wash. — Dr. Hollie Matthews, a beloved family physician from Moses Lake, Washington, has died following a tragic car accident while visiting family in Georgia. Her passing has left family members, patients, colleagues, and members of the communities she served mourning the loss of a dedicated healthcare professional.
According to announcements shared by members of her family, Hollie Matthews was among four family members who died in the devastating collision. The other victims were identified as Tim Roundtree, Kelsey Roundtree, and a child. The sudden loss has brought deep grief to those affected by the tragedy.
Dr. Matthews was known throughout the Moses Lake area for her work in family medicine and her commitment to caring for patients of all ages. She served the community through family-medicine clinics associated with Samaritan Healthcare, where she was recognized as a physician dedicated to helping individuals and families pursue healthier lives.
Her medical career was built on years of education, service, and patient care. Matthews earned her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and continued her connection with the healthcare community through her work in family medicine.
The University of Washington’s Department of Family Medicine listed Matthews as clinical faculty with Columbia Basin Family Medicine in Ephrata, reflecting her involvement in both patient care and medical education. Her work helped strengthen the next generation of healthcare professionals while continuing to serve patients in the region.
For many patients, Dr. Matthews was more than a medical provider. She was a trusted physician who supported families through important moments in their lives and provided care that made a lasting impact on those she served.
Her family is now grieving multiple heartbreaking losses following the crash. The tragedy has brought sorrow to relatives, friends, colleagues, and others who knew and respected those who died.
As the Moses Lake community remembers Dr. Hollie Matthews, her legacy remains connected to the compassion she showed through medicine and the many lives she touched through her years of service. Her dedication to family healthcare and her commitment to her patients will continue to be remembered.
Condolences are extended to Dr. Matthews’ family, friends, colleagues, former patients, and everyone mourning this tragic loss. May her memory be honored through the care and kindness she shared with others throughout her life.
