Obituary of Thelma Lou Matthews

Thelma Hartman Matthews, 88, of Browns Summit, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

A funeral service, celebrating her life, will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 12:00 pm at Church Street Baptist Church at 3113 North Church Street, Greensboro, NC, with Pastor Tyler Gaulden officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park. 

Born in Belews Creek, NC, Thelma was the wife to the late John Matthews for 68 years, and the daughter of the late Roosevelt and Hessie Hartman. She loved gardening, being outdoors, and spending time with family.

Survivors include: daughter, Gwyn Willard and husband, Leo of Browns Summit, NC; son, Steve Matthews and wife Gail of McLeansville, NC; grandchildren, Wayne Willard, Scott Willard and wife Wendy, Mitchell Matthews and wife Andrea, and Michael Matthews; great grandchildren, Tyler Willard, Brittney Chambers and husband Roger, Madison Willard, Joseph Willard, Cheyenne Willard, Savannah Willard, Liberty Willard, and Emerson Kate Matthews; great-great grandchildren, Elena Chambers, and Regina Chambers; sister: Florence Waugh and brothers, Omah Hartman and wife Ann, Wade Hartman and wife Betty.