Meet Terri Mathews, wife of Pitmaster Thyron Mathews, who recently appeared and won season 2 of American BBQ War. Are they still married? What does she do? How old is she?
The answer will be in this article.
Meet Terri Mathews, Barbecue Showdown Season 2 Winner Thyron Mathews’ Wife
Terrishane “Terri” Mathews is the wife of Thyron Mathews. The chef met his future wife at Upper Iowa University. They started talking while he was helping her use the waffle iron. Terrishane then agreed to volunteer “for free” in Thyron’s kitchen. On December 31, 2001, Terrishane and Thyron were married.
Terri wrote a Facebook post to her husband in January 2018 to celebrate their wedding anniversary, “After all these years, he still makes me laugh. He still makes me feel safe, He still makes my stomach churn because he is my ride or the death of me. He is my everything. I thank God for him every day. Happy 16th wedding anniversary to my husband.”
Similarly, on Thyron’s birthday, she wished her husband, “Today I want to wish my husband a happy birthday!!!! Today you are officially old. You are a kind and giving person. Today I want to repay you by sending my love:prayers: and a few gifts. Happy birthday to the best husband in the world!!!”
They revived T&T BBQ, now short for Thyron and Terri, taking up temporary residence in West Union and continuing to host cookouts or “cookouts” for friends and family. In 2004, they moved to Oelwein and in 2018, they built a new home there.
They offer “the complete barbecue experience,” promote local businesses by purchasing from them and word of mouth — such as Fareway, Dollar Fresh, Fairbank Locker and Processing and Kerns Homegrown — and support local causes by cooking to raise funds — such as Fayette County First Responders and the Iowa State Patrol, Oelwein Little League, Oelwein Dollars for Scholars and MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center.
“My wife and I are honored to be called upon to do things like this,” Thyron said in a 2021 interview.
Thyron is 43 years old in 2023. Thyron has been grilling for 28 years. He grew up grilling on a farm in Florida. He originally started T&T BBQ with his friend Torie Handson and the initials of T&T BBQ were a combination of their names.
Eventually, Thyron started entering competitions. He won his first championship trophy at the NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids in 2013, competing against $20,000 grills with a $2,000 grill assembled by Iowa welder Jason Belden from a tank donated to Thyron.
After the Cedar Rapids event, Thyron was bitten by the bug. He has since won 31 more championships, including two consecutive “Best in Show Iowa Barbecue” titles at the Iowa State Fair in 2018 and 2019.
Thyron is a jail administrator in Fayette County. He was honored by Sheriff Marty Fisher for 20 years of dedicated service in June 2022. A proud wife, Terri said of her husband, “When your husband works hard and works hard! Keep up the good work, honey. I am so proud of you.”
Thyron And Terri Mathews Children
Thyron and Terri Mathews have three children together: two boys and a girl. Their daughter, Gladice Marie Mathews, celebrated her 19th birthday in November 2022. Thyron wished his daughter, “Happy Birthday Gladice Mathews. Wishing you a day filled with love and memories. From a young girl to a young woman. Happy 19th!”
Terri graduated from West Central High School in Maynard, IA. She currently lives in Oelwein, Iowa and is in a relationship. You can find her on Facebook.
Their son, Thyron III, turns 18 in February 2023.
As for Dallas, he celebrated his 16th birthday in December 2018.
Terri Mathews Age
Terrishane, born in 1982, is 41 years old this year.
Terri Mathews’s work
Terri Mathews was formerly a Corrective Services Specialist (Social Worker) at Four Oaks. Additionally, she spends time working at T&T BBQ.
Is Terri Mathews on Instagram?
No, Terri Mathews is not on Instagram. You can find her on Facebook (@terrishane.mathews).
Related FAQs
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What is Terri Mathews’s maiden name?
Terri Mathews’ maiden name is Mitchell.
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Where is Terri Mathews from?
Terri Mathews is from Waterloo, Iowa. She currently lives in Oelwein, Iowa.
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When is Terri Mathews’ birthday?
According to our research, Terri Mathews celebrates her birthday on March 26.