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Sherri Marie "Marley Girl" Matthews

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Sherri Matthews Obituary

Matthews Sherri Marie "Marley Girl" Matthews, age 41. Sunrise December 18, 1974 and Sunset February 19, 2016. Sherri was a member of Faith Ministries. She was preceded in death by her father Sherman Flint, stepfather Doyal Freeman Jr., grandparents Joann Matthews, and Louise and Clarence Flint. Left to cherish her memory, mother, Sheila Matthews-Freeman; sisters, Twin Terri Matthews, Raven Matthews, Senethia Williams, Tiandera Matthews, and Delana Woodson; brothers, Sherman Flint, Maurice Williams, Floyd Williams, James Freeman, Doyal Freeman, David Webb and Raynell Matthews; grandfather, Frank Matthews Jr.; uncle, Frank (Natalie) Matthews IV; aunts, Monica Long and Darlene Matthews; special nieces, Jasmine Freeman, Schmyia Williams, Jayona Ford, Jalia Berry, Delana Smith and Tiandera Woodson; special cousins, Johnae Jackson, Shasta Long, Terina Matthews, and Nicole Thomas; godmother, Christine Collins; godbrother, Ron Beauford; special friends, Kisha Peterson, Jalyne Coles, and Toby Russian; and a host of other relatives and friends. The Family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Monday February 29, 2016 and 10-11 a.m. Tuesday March 1, 2016 with Home Going Services to follow at 11 a.m. at Faith Ministries Church 2747 Agler Rd. Dr. C. Dexter Wise III, Eulogist Interment at Union Cemetery. To order flowers and to offer condolences to The MATTHEWS Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 24 to Feb. 26, 2016.

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Tiandera "Cucy" Matthews

April 13, 2016

Marley Girl, I miss you sis!!! My heart is so heavy right now! Please know I think of you at least five times a day... I miss you... Please guide us because you was an angel on earth so I know you got us... Love you lil sis!!! Fly High!!!

Joseph LOVE

April 12, 2016

With love to my sisters from another sorry for ur loss love always Joe love

Faith Ministries Church

February 24, 2016

To the Matthews family-We are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. We pray that God will grant you strength and comfort. Our most sincere condolences.

Matthew & Samantha Smith

March 5, 2016

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Kema Nutter

March 1, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this beautiful angel that impacted so many people's lives in a great way collectively and individually. Take comfort in knowing that Sherri is resting peacefully in the loving arms of our lord and savior Jesus Christ and suffers no more. Fly high Marley girl.

Denise Elmore-Jackson

March 1, 2016

Praying for you and your family Sheila. Our Father gives the promise of comfort by Holy Spirit.He will comfort the broken hearted,and those of us who mourn.

Arthur & Jodi Rivers

February 29, 2016

Shelia,Terri & Raven, may God keep you in the cradle of his arms and bless you with the strength to endure the loss of your precious angel.

Linda Brown/Green

February 29, 2016

Our Prayers To The Matthew Family.

Doris Clark

February 29, 2016

absent from the body means you with the MAN Love you Doris

Tina Jones

February 29, 2016

My. Continued prayers to the Matthew family, may God comfort you through this trying time.

Terri & Calvin Higgins

February 29, 2016

Terri & Matthew's Family our prayers are definitely with you during this time.
Sherri may you RIP Sweetheart.

Bridgett Walker

February 29, 2016

The Matthews Family.Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Jackie Stewart, Trinity B..C. Comfort Min.

February 29, 2016

To Ms. Sheila, children and other family members, The path to healing from a loss is very different for each person, one which may have many unexpected twist and turns, but a road that has been deeply furrowed by the many who have traveled its path! Trust GOD he will see you all through. Be Blessed.

Paula Brockington & Family

February 29, 2016

To Sheila, Terri & Raven other family members and aunt Halcia, you have my deepest condolences,I have known the girls all their lives, may Sherri rest in peace in the arms of her LORD who does not make any mistakes, absent from the body and present with the LORD, fly high baby, you are missed!

Nichole Hudgins

February 29, 2016

Sherri...I am glad I was able to come up to the hospital and tell you I loved you. I never knew that would've been the last time....You are no longer suffering. You have touched so many hearts and we miss you...Until we meet again my friend...I ask GOD to surround your family with Peace in knowing that another Angel has earned her wings...RIH SWEETHEART!!!

February 28, 2016

Sherri Mathews&Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.May God bless you.
R.D.Butler&Family

Rita Scroggins

February 27, 2016

To the Matthews Family. You have my heartfelt condolences. May The Lord comfort you in a way only He can.

Marilynne Flint

February 27, 2016

John 3:16- For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

RIH Sherri

Jennifer & Agnes Gordon and Family

February 27, 2016

My Condolences to the Matthews family. I'm so saddened by your loss. Cherish your memories during this difficult time and let God be your strength. My continued prayers.

Valerie

February 26, 2016

"LIVE FOR YOURSELF AND YOU WILL LIVE IN VAIN: LIVE FOR OTHERS, AND YOU WILL LIVE AGAIN." BOB MARLEY
Miss you Sherri "Marley Girl"

Dawn Everett

February 26, 2016

To the Matthews family, May God give you all strength. Keep the FAITH!

February 26, 2016

Our prayers & condolences go out to the entire Matthews Family.
From The Nevels

Frances Neal Pegram

February 26, 2016

To The Family, You Have My Deepest Sympathy.

Da'Marra

February 25, 2016

My condolences to the family at this sad, hard time.

nicole radden

February 25, 2016

To Mrs Sheila and family, my condolences. Sherri, you will be forever missed, BUT never forgotten. When I would see you and Terri at sams club and anywhere else, I would always run up to hug the both of yall and say I love yall. You would always smile. And I will always cherish it. R.I.H beautiful angel.

Warrenetta Curtis

February 25, 2016

Rest my little one.. You are missed and loved by many. And will never be forgotten. God's got you now. .Rest in Heaven..

Sabrina Finch

February 25, 2016

To my dearest friend for over 40 years Sherri Matthews Baby Twin!!! I MISS U I LOVE U R.I.H.!!!! Fly High Marley Girl!!!

Etta Helms

February 25, 2016

So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. May the Lord be with you and your family, for he will comfort you and the family, for he knows that the love is still everlasting in the loss of Sherri!
My Deepest Sympathy, Etta B.

Ed Anderson

February 25, 2016

I am so very sorry for your loss and I send my sincere condolences to you Shelia, and your family at this very sorrowful time. May it draw you closer to God in prayer and bring you the comfort and peace knowing that he cares for you and your family.

Claudia Covington

February 25, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

GAILE MEADE-PECK

February 25, 2016

GOD BLESS YOU DURING THIS TIME SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

Tracey Boamah

February 25, 2016

Sis Sheila, Terri, Raven, Dec. Matthews, Darlene, Terina & Families: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.. you will be missed Sherri!! Praying for you all!
Love Eric, Tracey & Bryson Boamah/Your Faith Ministries Church Family

Cheryl (Bonnie) Barnett-Grinston

February 25, 2016

To the family of Sherri Matthews I am so sorry to hear about the passing of this beautiful young lady everytime i saw her she was always smiling i can remember one time i saw Terri @ OSU hospital & she was telling me that her twin was in the hospital & she was doing good said she was laughing & being silly with her mom.. I say this because i know Sherri fought a good fight & fought for a long time now that god has called her home i will jus remember that big pretty smile on her face. May God comfort the family during their bereavement of this wonderful young lady R. I. H. Sherri Matthews no more pain we love you..

Ann Bridgeforth

February 25, 2016

I am deeply saddened by the loss of your daughter, Sherri . Please accept my condolences. I hope my prayers help comfort you, and hasten the journey of her soul to Heaven.

Monica Shai Matthews- Long

February 25, 2016

To My Dear Niece,
Am I going to miss you saying " let me tell you this auntie". Your smile was a smile of sunshine. We had our own special bond. I'm going to miss you with all my heart and will love you always. Nanny got you now !
Auntie Shai

Stacey Wallace

February 25, 2016

May the Lord be with you all in this time of sorrow.

Tiandera "Cucy" Matthews

February 25, 2016

Baby Sis, I can't believe your gone. I miss you, I love you, you will never be forgotten! Fly High Marley Girl, and tell Nanny that we miss her. Rest now Sherri you fought a good fight, I was selfish I didn't want to let you go but I know you was tired. Fly High and watch over the family.

Marsha Coffey

February 25, 2016

My heart goes out to you in the loss of your daughter, Sherri.May the Lord comfort you in your time of need

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