Mary Matthews

Benson, NC : Mrs. Mary Tart Matthews, age 94, of 2315 Hwy 242 died Thursday at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation in Benson. Funeral services will be 2:00PM Sunday at Burnell Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Jessie Brock. Burial will follow in the Hodges Chapel Church Cemetery, Benson.   Mrs. Matthews was born August 18, 1920 in Johnston County to the late Ellington and Millie Jane Tart. She was preceded in death by husband, David Boyd Matthews; sons, David Boyd Matthews, Jr. and Harry Douglas Matthews; daughter, Laura Faye Crocker; sisters, Nova Tart and Murdice Parker; and brother, Mayo Tart. Mrs. Matthews was a retired nurse, homemaker, and  a member of Burnell Baptist Church. Surviving include Sons, Curtis H. Matthews of Clayton, Johnny L. Matthews and wife, Judy, and James D. Matthews and wife, Teresa all of Angier; Daughters, Frances Snowdon and husband, John of Charlotte, NC,  Debra A. Yost and husband, David of Smithfield; 6 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren; and several Nieces and Nephews. Family will receive friends at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday and other times at the home of James and Teresa Matthews 782 Penny Road, Angier, NC 27501. Flowers are welcome; however, memorials may be made to Burnell Baptist Church 3720 Old School Road Four Oaks, NC 27524.