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Born on September 26, 1934 in Staley NC, she was the daughter of the late Howard Glenn Matthews and Laura Cook Matthews. Mrs. Matthews was a self-employed Accountant and a former Interior Decorator. She was one of the founders of the Hart County Botanical Gardens, a Master Gardner and volunteered at the NE GA Council for Domestic Violence Store. She was also a member of the Hartwell First Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband: Al J. Braxton; two step-sons: Jay Braxton of Mooresville NC and Roger Braxton of Bowman GA.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Peggy Matthews will be held Friday, October 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hartwell First Methodist Church with Dr. R. Allen Stewart officiating. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hartwell First Methodist Church, 200 E. Howell Street, Hartwell GA 30643 of to the Hart County Botanical Gardens, P.O. Box 44, Hartwell GA 30643.
The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
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Memorial service
2:00 p.m.
Hartwell First Methodist Church
200 E. Howell Street, Hartwell, GA 30643
Send FlowersOct
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2:45 p.m.
Hartwell First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
200 E. Howell St., Hartwell, GA 30643
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Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell