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Thelma Matthews Obituary

Thelma Lee Matthews departed this life September 20, 2002. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Earl and Terry Matthews; five daughters, Mona Lisa Dickerson, Thelma Webster, Annette, Dorothy and Michele Matthews; one sister, Loretta Couch; two aunts, Clare Austin and Mary Jones; one daughter-in-law, Clara Matthews; one son-in-law, William Webster; 26 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull Street. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 1 p.m. at Tower of Deliverance Church, 118 Cowardin Ave., where remains will lie in state at 12 noon. Bishop James L. Moore, eulogist. Interment Maury Cemetery. Family and friends attending services, assemble at the church Wednesday 12:30 p.m.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Sep. 22 to Sep. 24, 2002.

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