Joanne Matthews Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joanne Matthews of Medford, Massachusetts, born in Boston, Massachusetts, who passed away on February 1, 2023, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joanne Matthews to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jennie Brown and Albert Brown; and her sisters, Dorothy Harris (Kouchie), Christine Arrington, Linda Mendes, Diane Edge and Delores Brown.

She is survived by: her husband John Matthews of Medford; her children, Katrina (Julius Washington) of Washington, Tarsha Adorno, Joanna Matthews-Baker (Jevon Baker) and John Matthews III; her siblings, Ruth Barboza (Bunny), Corrine Brown, Charles Brown (Kenny) and Calvin Brown; her grandchildren, Laraesha, Dorian, Christian, Sabrina, Destinee, Aaliyah, Julius, John, Jayce, Aria and Kai; and her great grandchild Malachi. She is also survived by many family members and friends.