She was born in Pender County, NC on May 15, 1933 to the late Zeb L. Hunt and Lorena Malpass Hunt.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Martin D. Matthews; brothers, Allen P. Hunt, Sr. and Harry C. Hunt; sisters, Joyce H. Smith and Sarah H. Moore.
Janie was a loving wife, mother, and sister who will be remembered for her friendly smile and her love for people.
She was a member of Temple Baptist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Lorena Matthews, a sister, Bettie L. Hunt, and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Monday, November 1, 2021 at Coble Funeral and Cremation Service at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 1155 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412.
A Funeral Service will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 1, 2021 in the Chapel with Rev. Billy Batten and Rev. Matthew Griffin officiating. Interment will follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens, 306 Bradley Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CobleGreenlawn.com for the Matthews family.