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MEBANE - Mrs. Winnie Matthews, 77, of 705 North Fifth Street, passed away at the Hospice Home on Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, at 10:45 a.m.
Born Sept. 29, 1936, in Granville County, she was the wife of 27 years to the love of her life, the late Elbert Matthews, who died August 4, 1984, and the daughter of Walter Joseph Boyd and Eva Iona Kearney Boyd, both deceased. She was an accountant and a member of the First Baptist Church of Mebane since 1968.
Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Chapman and husband Brian of Hillsborough; son, Charles Matthews and wife Cyndy of Burlington; five grandchildren, Kinsey M. Brady and husband Shannon of Pittsboro, Callie M. Hedrick and husband Trey of Lexington, Kayden Matthews of Burlington, Shannon Chapman of Columbus, Ohio, and Brianna Chapman of East Lansing, Mich.; and two great-grandchildren, Adelyn Brady and Hannah Hedrick.
The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014, at 2 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. At other times, the family will be at the residence. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Mebane.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of North Carolina, North Central Area, 3409-D West Wendover Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27407 or to the American Heart Association, Eastern NC, 3131 RDU Center Drive, Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Elizabeth Henke and to the staff and caregivers at Hospice and Duke Primary Care of Mebane for their special care during her illness.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com.
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Teresa and Charles, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I stopped to visit her back in 2009 and I'm so glad I took the time to do so. You both are in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Lisa Grizzle Oldham
August 24, 2014
Dear Charles & Teresa...So sorry to hear about Miss Winnie's passing. Wanted you to know that you and your families are in my thoughts & prayers. Been a few years since the last time I was her neighbor and QUITE a few more years since first I was a neighbor. Having lost both Mom & Dad to lung cancer b4 age 62, I do understand your pain and sorrow! Time doesnt necessarily "heal" but it does ease some of the pain. Be strong for each other. Family is MOST PRECIOUS! Love you guys & thanks for all the great childhood memories! That WINNIE was a funny,funny lady...RIP
Chalise Harmon Ward
August 23, 2014
SO sorry for your loss Charles. Always hold on to how you stood diligently by for your mom. Mom's and their son's is a bond like no other. You have showed your family how to be a true father and dedicated son in such a hard time. Praying for your entire family!
August 23, 2014
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
August 22, 2014
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