She was born with epilepsy and battled that all of her life. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her sister, Romona Gardner; her brother, James L. Matthews; and her cousin, Donna Harper.
A graveside service will be held at Guilford Memorial Park, 6000 W. Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, North Carolina 27407, on March 31, 2026, from 11:00am.