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Virginia Matzner Obituary
Meridian, MS: Saturday, August 2. Mrs. Matzner, 95, of Meridian, was a retired piano teacher who gave private piano lessons in her home studio 1954 to 1994. Also a church musician, she played piano at the Christian Science Church, Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church, Central United Methodist Church from 1957 to 1985 and at Temple Beth Israel 1956 to 1985. She was a member in the Mississippi Music Teachers' Association, American Guild of Organists, League of Meridian Music Teachers, Matinee Music Club, the Meridian Fortnightly Club and a group of women who studied French while befriending the wives of French pilot trainees at the Meridian Naval Air Station. In 1998, she was named one of the first Music Masters by the Meridian Community College Lifetime Quest Center for her outstanding contribution to the field of music.
Preceded in death by her husband Rudolph Matzner, mother Minnie Timbrel Wright and father Charles May Wright. She was the last of her generation, surviving brothers Julian, Robert, and Russell Wright and sisters Minnie Stoughton, Mary Williams and Sara Kelley.
Survivors include her son Rudolph Matzner of Charleston, SC, daughters Louise M. Hill (Robert L.) of LaJolla, CA, Virginia McCormick of Meridian, and Daisy M. Guthin (Tibor) of Rochester, NY., six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Central United Methodist Church, St. Paul's Episcopal Church Chamber Music Series, or the Meridian Symphony Orchestra.
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Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Matzner
Jackie and Jim Crawford
August 6, 2008
Sorry we can not be there with you at this sad time. We are thinking of you. Your mother was a very sweet person and we know you will miss her very much. Jim and Jackie (Massey) Crawford.
Sam (Gee) Harrell
August 6, 2008
Ducky, Louise and Rudy,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. My visit to Meridian several months ago was brightened by visiting you and your wonderful mother. She was so beautiful that afternoon and I so enjoyed our long conversation. She will be so missed by not only her family but the many people who were fortunate enough to know her.
Sadly,
Gee Harrell
Gaye Harper Hess
August 6, 2008
Ducky, Chuck and Debbie,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother and grandmother. Please know you're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Beth Riley Canzoneri
August 6, 2008
Piano lessons at Mrs. Matzner's are among my sweetest memories of growing up in Meridian. She instilled the love of piano that I have passed on to my children. My heartfelt sympathy to her family.
Joyce Shamburger
August 6, 2008
What a precious person your mom was. I feel so fortunate to have known her, and to have you, Louise as my dear friend. My love and deepest sympathy to all of you, Rudy, Ducky, and Daisy.
Sidney Covington
August 5, 2008
What a gift we were given to have Mrs. Matzner as such an important part of our lives! She didn't just touch my life, she molded it. She didn't just teach me to play the piano, she taught me how to create the music. Jimmy joins me in celebrating the life of this most wonderful woman.
Jan Morrison Cooper
August 5, 2008
Mrs. Matzner was a beautiful lady and an accomplished musician. Growing up in Central with her at the organ and taking piano lessons from her were very special times in my life. I'll always remember her constant smile.
Dr Paul&Melva Gilmore
August 5, 2008
We here in the Crescent send our condolences
Gladys & Hugh Williams
August 5, 2008
Hugh and I will always treasure our
time with you, Aunt Virginia. It was a great pleasure to be considered a
part of your family!! Vaya con Dios!!
Au revoir et bon voyage!
Abrazos, Hugh and Gladys
Mary Louise Shaw
August 5, 2008
How I treasure our long friendship beginning many years ago when we were part of the choir at Temple Beth Israel. How grateful I am for the musical education she gave my Sidney and Joyce and the example she always was to them (and me). What a friend! WHAT A LADY!
Kay Shelton
August 5, 2008
What a blessing to have known such a beautiful Lady! She never failed to ask about my mother and my son by name. She made everyone feel special. Another bright light has gone out in our world.
Joyce Shaffer
August 5, 2008
Daisy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joyce Webb Shaffer
Joyce Shaw Scott
August 4, 2008
What a beautiful spirit Mrs. Matzner had. I always thought of her as my "other" mother while she taught me piano for 11 years. She was such a delight to be around. I will cherish the good memories. I pray for strength and comfort for the family.
Emily Neece
August 4, 2008
Daisy, I and your Book Club friends are thinking of you and praying for you. May you find comfort in your memories, and the support of your many, many friends and wonderful extended family.
Love, Emily and Alan
Eric Williams
August 4, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Matzner family in the loss of Mrs. Matzner. I remember them well as I was growing up in Meridian and always thought the best of them.
Gayle Williams Chappell
August 4, 2008
What a blessing Aunt Virginia was in my life! Always quick with a smile, a kind word, a soft caress. I'll always have wonderful memories of the kitchen table with its giant lazy susan, watermelon in the back yard, the sight of 2 grand pianos in the living room, a house full of laughter and music. I will miss you terribly.
Irene Simpson Hawkins
August 4, 2008
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. My fondest childhood memories include her and your family.
Robin Durham
August 4, 2008
I was sorry to hear of Mrs. Matzner's death because I held on to the wonderful memories of growing up across the street from you all and the fun we all had. Her laughter was a gift we all shared and how she could play the organ on Sun. morning at Central Methodist, then go home and fry chicken, I'll never know! It was one of the best meals I remember, as well!
I know Jo and Suzie join me in our condolences to you all. If we could be there for the funeral, it would truly be a reunion and a celebration of her life.
Please give our love and comfort to everyone. Our prayers are with you.
Wesley and Julie Alphin
August 4, 2008
With all our thoughts and prayers, may God be with ya'll in this time.
Billy and Shirley Hastings
August 4, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Wilda and Glenn Gibson
August 4, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carl Watson
August 4, 2008
Sorry to hear about your mom Ducky. She really had full and
meaningfull life. I am sure she
will be remembered and missed
by numerous people.
Strick Gresham
August 4, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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