Shirley Ann Matthews Obituary
The memory of Shirley Ann Matthews of Pikeville, North Carolina, born in Hoopeston, Illinois, who passed away on September 24, 2024 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Edward and Gladys Long (Tucker); her husbands, Tex Simmons and William Matthews (Bill); and her siblings, James Long, Tom Long, Harold Long, Mike Long, Judy Long and Sandra Samet.
She is survived by: her daughters, Kim Grantham (Eddie) of Goldsboro, NC, Debbie Dee (Don) of Marysville, OH, Diana Kissner of Magnolia, NC and Julie Gatrell; her grandchildren, Brian Grantham, Hannah Milewski (Danny), Kelly Dee, Kerry Dee (Nina), Katie Sutton (Luke), Tracie Moore (Jeffrey) and Jeremy Gatrell; her great grandchildren, Cuyler, Walker, Wade, Webb, Hailey, Jenna, Anthony, Landon, Pearl, Aaron, Audra, Jeffrey, Kobi and Maverick; and her pet Toby.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in her memory to Diamonds in the Ruff Canine Rescue, P.O. Box 10033, Goldsboro, NC 27532.
