Bernice June Matthews, 87, of Front Royal, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Winchester.
Mrs. Matthews was born July 14, 1935 in Markham, Virginia to the late Morris Russell and Mary Annie Camilla Fields Brooks. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family of 10 having been preceded by eight brothers, James, Robert, Paul, Francis, William, Hatchett, Roger, and Bruce Brooks; and a sister, Camilla DeNeal. Mrs. Matthews was also preceded in death by her husband, McKinley “Mac” Matthews; sister-in-law, Virginia Oliver; and brother-in-law, William Matthews.
Surviving is a son, Anthony McKinley Matthews and wife Brenda of Front Royal; one daughter, June L. Matthews of Front Royal; grandson, Jamie C. Matthews of Front Royal; a brother-in-law, John T. Matthews of Front Royal; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 13 from 1-2 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home, followed by a Home Going graveside service at 2:00 p.m. at Prospect Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Alfred Woods officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601.
I remember a day in the early 60s and it was mid summer and extremely hot. The only place we had to swim as black kids was the creek or “Northwestern”. Ms June piled us all in her brand new “Thunderbird”
She said we are going swimming. She took us to Deerfield Campgrounds where we swam for the 1st time in an integrated swimming pool. I will never forget it.
Thank Ms June
FELLOWSHIP COMMUNITY CHURCH
P.O. Box 21097 Detroit, MI 48221
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Office: 313-403-7667 Cell: 412-657-1717
“
A Church Without Walls”’
Rev. Dr. Kelvin A. Brooks, Senior Pastor
To Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Matthews, Ms. Laverne Matthews and Family,
We the Members of the Fellowship Community Church of Detroit MI, extend our sincere condolences to you and your family in the Life Transition of your beloved Mother, Mrs. Bernice June Matthews. We pray that God would saturate your hearts with His presence during this time of your bereavement.
Though the physical structure may be laid to rest, the precious memories of life will live on. May you continue to focus on those life experiences that are positive, and the support of your family & friends comfort you.
“There’s a garden filled with memories that blossom ever bright, a place of sweet remembering and lovely flowers of light. A place that offers comfort when the ones we love depart, a place of gentle promise called the garden of the Heart.”
Therefore, be it resolved that the Fellowship Community Church Family and I join you in your hour of bereavement and extend to you our deepest sympathy and prayers.
“Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal” May God Bless and keep you in His care.
Because of Calvary,
Rev. Dr. Kelvin A. Brooks
Senior Pastor, Fellowship Community Church
Good to hear from you! My Brother and cousin in blood and Christ.
My condolences to Brother and Laverne on the passing of Aunt June, my prayers are with you during this time of bereavement.
PRAYERS & BLESSINGS….
CONDOLENCES TO JAMIE, BROTHER AND BRENDA..
ALWAYS ❤️ LOVE AND A WARM SMILE… .YOU AND UNCLE MAC, WILL BE MISSED
WE LOVE YOU !
To Brother and Laverne,you are in my Heart. 🥰 Brother Bobby!!!
I’m glad I had the chance , to grow up across
the street from Mrs June , just a beautiful person
God gained a angel🙏🏾💕🙏🏾
Laverne & Tony, this saddens my heart for truly Ms June was one of our “THE Hill Mothers”, always keeping us in check!!!. We were all blessed to be a part of this close knit community growing up for we are so proud to be called “THE Hill Girls” and Guys. Rest in Peace Ms June(one classy lady).