Julia Faulkner Matthews

Julia Faulkner Matthews obituary, Pinebluff, NC

Julia Faulkner Matthews

Julia Matthews Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fry & Prickett Funeral Home - Carthage on Feb. 19, 2026.
Julia Faulkner Matthews "Baby", age 92, of Pinebluff passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

A native of Moore County she was a daughter of the late Edwin Fenner and Julia Short Faulkner. Baby worked in the meat department at the old A&P Grocery store for several years, but was most passionate about farming.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon "Gordy" Matthews; brothers Edwin and Fenner Faulkner; sister Nancy Sherman; daughters-in-law Paulette and LouAnn Matthews; son-in-law Gary Priest.

She is survived by her children Ralin Matthews and Lonnie Matthews both of Pinebluff, Jane Priest and Sherrill Matthews both of Carthage; nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at Yates-Thagard Baptist Church Cemetery. The time and date will be announced when available.

Memorials may be made to: Gentiva Hospice, 3350 Riverwood Place, SE Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30339. app.etapestry.com

Services are entrusted to Fry & Prickett Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at: PinesFunerals.com.

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