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POINT PLEASANT — Patsy I. "Pat" Matthews, 86, of Point Pleasant, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016, at the Hubbard Hospice House, in Charleston.
She was born November 27, 1929, in Chillicothe, OH, a daughter of the late Everett Newman and Ollie (Henneberger) Newman. Pat was a homemaker and an outstanding cook. She enjoyed golfing, playing bridge and traveling. She had also worked for the Credit Bureau of Point Pleasant and was a teacher's aide.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, William L. Varney; and two sisters, Betty Francis and Carol Recob.
Pat is survived by her husband, Lawrence "Larry" Matthews of Point Pleasant; three daughters, Brenda (David) Darst of Point Pleasant, Janette (Tom) Flynn of Milford, OH and Judith (Roy) McCann of Cadiz, OH; three sons, Brad Varney of Gallipolis, John (Cheryl) Varney of Savannah, GA and Dana (Ellen) Varney of L'Anse, MI. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Jennifer Koshenco, Ryan McCann, Justin Flynn, Jason (Megan) Flynn, Alissa (Gabriel) Roush, Anthony (Amanda) Darst, April (Steven) Bell, Jacquelyn Varney, and William Michael Varney; five great-grandchildren, Laynee Bell, Trevor Bell, Joey McCann, Austin McCann, and Clayton McCann; and one brother, Donald Newman of Chillicothe.
A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, with Pastor Jim Kelly officiating. Burial will follow at Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the funeral service Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, for those considering an expression of sympathy, donation may be made to the Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Curtis Price Way, Charleston, WV 25311.
Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories may be shared by visiting www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.
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Mary Ann Janko Reiff
September 5, 2017
I am sure you will want to meet up with Emil and Betty Janko and explain your thoughts.
Mary Ann Reiff
May 26, 2016
Larry and family, much to remember.
Suzie Miller
May 1, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Patsy was a special lady and enjoyed talking with her. She made the best apple pie. She will be missed. Lots of prayers for Larry and family. Howard Lee and Suzie Miller
Suzie and Howard Lee Miller
May 1, 2016
Larry and family,
So sorry for your loss. Patsy was a special lady and made the best apple pies. Hadn't seen her for awhile and was wondering if she was back from Florida. Loved talking and will miss her. Prayers
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Jean Jewell
April 28, 2016
To all the family members I am saddened to read of Pat's passing. Although we had our differences she was a special lady.
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