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Johnnie Matthews Obituary
MANSFIELD: Johnnie Mae Matthews, 78, of 409 Saint Clair St. passed this life Thursday, June 5, 2014 in the Ohio Health MedCentral Mansfield Hospital after an extended illness.
Mrs. Matthews was born on Thursday, February 27, 1936 in Clarksdale, Mississippi and had lived in Mansfield the past 62 years. Johnnie was a homemaker, devoted to her family. She was a member of the Providence Baptist Church where she served on the Mother's Board, and the May Chapter #62 Order of the Eastern Star until her health began to fail. She enjoyed fishing and going on scenic drives.
Johnnie is survived by her husband of 58 years, Harrison; three daughters: Evlyn "Vonnie" Alexander, Shirlene Lindsay, and Cathy (Michael) Williams, Mansfield; five sons: William Matthews, Mansfield, Harrison Matthews, Jr., Lima, Larry Nixon of New York, NY, Donald (Annette) Matthews, San Diego, California, and Ron (Kim) Matthews, Pensacola, Florida; 45 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren; four sisters: Martha (Larry) Cameron, Patricia (Garlan) McCruter, Mansfield, Margaret Jo Harris, Marion, and Alma Clark, Columbus; four brothers: Ralph Nixon, Mansfield, James Nixon, Columbus, Chase Nixon, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Leon Nixon.
Johnnie was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny Watkins and Sarah Bradley Nixon, and brother, Mose Nixon, Jr.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, at 11 a.m. in the Providence Baptist Church with her pastor, Rev. Dr. Thomas Hunt officiating. Friends may call at the church from 10 - 11 a.m. Interment will be in Mansfield Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will also receive friends at their home from 4-6 p.m. daily till the day of service.
Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralservices.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Johnnie Matthews
Dorothy Rawls-Still
June 15, 2014
Vonnie and Shirlene, so very sorry to hear about your Mother. May God Bless you both. Dorothy Rawls-Still
Christine Harris
June 12, 2014
Dear Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. May Jehovah God sustain you.
Ruthie Johnson
June 10, 2014
To the Family of Johnnie Matthews,
You are all in our prayers. God will see you through.
Ruthie Johnson and Family
Elaine Webb Carter
June 10, 2014
Praying for the Matthews family during this most difficult time. It had been years since I had the opportunity to see Mrs. Matthews - so I am grateful that I got to spend some time with her 2 years ago. My family and I will keep each of you in our prayers. We pray that the precious memories will help to lighten your hearts.
Gwen Nall
June 9, 2014
God surround you with His peace that no other can give so gracefully with everlasting compassion in this hour.
LaVerne Westerfield
June 9, 2014
Like this candle...your light will forever shine in the lives you touched and all who know you. Family ..you are in our prayers.
Eileen Mercado
June 9, 2014
Rest in peace Mama. I admired your direct no-nonsense approach in life. Thank you for the talks and laughs during the past 4 years. You will be missed.
Keep your faith in God!
Rocky & zee Crockrell
June 8, 2014
Rest in the arms of Jesus,dear Sister.Be strong Ralph!.
Johnnie B. Ginn
June 8, 2014
Eternal love and comfort for the Matthews family and especially you Harriston. So surprised and sad.
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