Bennie Ruth Matthews Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 28, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Bennie Ruth Matthews of Crawfordville, Georgia, born in Union Point, Georgia. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold L. Cannon and Evelyn Davis Cannon; her sisters, Annette Rainwater, Millie Croft, Martha Cannon and Sara Francis; and her former husband Alfred Smith Matthews.
She is survived by: her children, Faye Hartley (Dave) of Bowling Green, KY, Al Matthews of Crawfordville, GA, Martha Lannen (Jack) of McDonough, GA and Steve Matthews of Chapel Hill, TN.; her siblings, Mary Jordan of Sasser Georgia, Harry Cannon of Comer, GA and Jim Cannon (Alma) of Richmond, TX.; her grandchildren, Kellie Simmons (Chuck), Alison Griswell, Kevin Matthews (Brittany), Alan Hartley (Heather), Daniel Hartley, Andrew Hartley, Ben Matthews, Kevin Lannen (Erin), Casey Bray (Joy) and Wendy Edde (Brian); her great grandchildren, Addyson, Lilly, Abbey, Carson, Emma, Alex, Lucas, Grady, Cormac, Rory, Anna Grace, Adam, Courtney, Tracie, Carly, Michael, Lily, Jessie, Hannah and Brooke; and her stepchildren, Rick Matthews (Patty), Linda Matthews, Karen Bacon and Mark Matthews (Michelle). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Ruth's name to a charity of your choice.
