Barbara June McClaran Matthaei
Barbara June McClaran Matthaei
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Mrs. Barbara June McClaran Matthaei, age 89, of Eagleville, TN, died Monday, August 4, 2025. Born in Rutherford Co., TN Mrs. Matthaei was a daughter of the late Audrey Lee McClaran and Pearl McClaran. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Friedrich Karl Matthaei; a daughter, Birgit Rankin; a son, Andreas Hug; 3 sisters, Imogene Wood, Nancy Olphie, and Ruth Ann Kelley; 4 brothers, John Edward McClaran, Joe Harold McClaran, Wayne McClaran, and B.F. McClaran.
Mrs. Matthaei was a graduate of Rhodes College and a member of the Joel Goldsmith Society. She was a Translator and Healthcare Provider and enjoyed her friends at Rocky Glade Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survived by a daughter, Janette Biba of Germany; a son, Martin Wayne Hug of Germany; grandchildren, Christopher Thor Rankin, Murielle Biba and Fabienne Biba.
A Private Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025. There will be a Celebration of Life Service on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Rocky Glade Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Eagleville, TN immediately following the Sunday morning worship service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rocky Glade CP Church, 1727 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville, TN 37060 or Eagleville Bicentennial Library, 317 Old Highway 99, Eagleville, TN 37060.
Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements. (931) 364-2233. 203 S. Horton Pkwy, Chapel Hill, TN 37034
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203 South Horton Pkwy P.O. Box 8, Chapel Hill, TN 37034
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