Columbus, NC Virginia (Jinny) Ann Zoll Mathews, 94, of Columbus NC, died Monday November 10, 2024, at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC. Born May 3, 1931, in Ravenna, OH, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur Zoll and Eveyln Botkin Zoll.

Jinny met her husband Richard (Dick) Mathews while attending Ohio University and they married in 1952. They ran the family business, Mathews Goodyear, and raised their family in Athens and then retired to North Carolina in 1982. Jinny loved books and read constantly. She also enjoyed crafts, especially knitting and basket weaving.

She is survived by her son Eric (Sally) Mathews of Loudon, TN and daughter, Colleen Mathews of Cincinnati, OH; three grandchildren, Krista (Eric) Holmes, Brad Mathews and Kevin Mathews and six great grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Richard, as well as her sister, Janet Zoll Berge and her husband Torrey Berge.

Arrangements are pending with Sanders Funeral Home, Columbus, NC.

Contributions in Jinny's memory may be made to the Carnation Foundation in behalf of Agape Hospice (www.carnationfoundation.org).

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Published by The Athens Messenger on Nov. 11, 2025.

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NANNETTE BRICKER

November 12, 2025

I'm so sorry for your loss Colleen and family. I remember your mother she was lovely lady! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!

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