Born October 8, 1936 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Clair Day and Marie Jones. Following graduation from Benton Harbor High School she worked at Terry’s Dress Shop in Benton Harbor and later worked as an administrative assistant in an insurance office. After raising her children, she worked as an administrative assistant for Mills River Insurance Claims Services in Mills River, North Carolina.
Carole was a devout Christian and lifelong member of Crystal Springs Church of God, Benton Harbor, Michigan and later of French Broad Baptist Church, Hendersonville, North Carolina. She played the organ and piano in both churches for over 50 years.
She married her husband of 67 years, Russell Matson on November 28, 1954 and was a loving wife and mother of four children. Carole was a very intelligent, insightful person with a sweet spirit, always available to her family and others who needed a listening ear, and always praying for their needs and concerns.
She is survived by her husband Russell, 90, four children, Roxy Shipman and husband Wayne Shipman of Albany, California, Karlyn Mathis and husband Ron Mathis of Stevensville, Michigan, Todd Matson and wife Maria Light-Matson of Wesley Chapel, North Carolina, and Randy Matson of Charlotte; three grandchildren, Anne Zuhl, Chelsea Matson, and Haley Matson; three great grandchildren, Mitch Zuhl, Lilly Zuhl, and Gracie Zuhl; as well as her two sisters, Sharon Phairas and husband, Clare Phairas of Winter Haven, FL and Margene McCollough and husband, Ron McCollough of Sarasota, FL.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Douglas Day of Niles, Michigan.
A service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, March 12 at Pineville United Methodist Church, 110 S Polk Street, Pineville, NC 28134. Visitation will begin at 10:45 am with the memorial service to follow at 11:30.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com for the Matson family, or you can send cards to Russell Matson and family in care of the church.
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