Virginia Matthews' Obituary
Virginia Matthews, 99, of Bartlett, Tennessee passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She was born in Ripley, Mississippi on February 29, 1924 to the late Travis and Ola Russell.
Virginia was a homemaker and the widow of Joe Reese Matthews. She was a faithful member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Arlington TN. Virginia was an avid reader who enjoyed reading John Grisham novels as well as her Bible. She was also a health enthusiast who enjoyed exercise and continued walking up into her nineties. Virginia loved getting together with friends every Friday for fellowship, eating, playing cards, and Yahtzee.
Virginia is survived by her three children: Joanne Fitzhugh of Bartlett, Richard (Dianne) Matthews of Humboldt TN, and Patricia Jordan of Signal Mountain TN. She also is survived by six grandchildren: Amy (Charley) Carney, Eric Matthews, Stacy (Michael) Kight, Kevin Matthews, Holly (Brandon) Rose, and Lindsey Jordan, as well as eight great-grandchildren: Leif, Lacey, Noah, Maris, Roman, Lilah, Leona, and Jordan.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023 from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM followed by funeral services from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis.
Memorial donations to honor Virginia’s life may be sent to:
Crossroads Baptist Church
6601 Austin Peay Highway
Arlington, TN 38002
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