Betty Mae (Ward) Matthews

Betty Mae Matthews, 89, died Thursday, June 24 at Beacon Place in Greensboro.

Funeral will be 2:00 PM Monday, June 28, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park.

Betty loved her Lord. She was a faithful and longtime member at Calvary Baptist Church until her health prevented her from attending. She was employed with P. Lorillard Co. for forty-six years until her retirement on March 1, 1989. Betty loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

Betty Mae was preceded in death by her husband, W. H. “Dub” Matthews, Jr. whom she married on June 1, 1950. The were married for forty-six years. She is also preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Matthews; and sister, Martha Moore

She is survived by son, Rick Matthews (Teresa); daughter, Donna Matthews Ross (David), daughter in law Carolyn Summers Matthews ; grandchildren, Michelle Sessoms (Scott), Aimee Matthews, Amanda Russo (Billy), and Stuart Matthews (Alicia); along with several great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 5585 Burlington Road, McLeansville, NC 27301.

The family will receive friends from 1-1:45 PM Monday at the church prior to the service.

George Brothers Funeral Service is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

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