Dorothy May Matthews

Mrs. Dorothy May "Dot" Matthews, age 93, of East Bend, went to her heavenly home on Sunday October 27, 2024.

Mrs. Matthews was born on January 11, 1931 in Forsyth County to the late West May and Sadie Parker May.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 36 years Nelson Matthews.

She was known by everyone as "Dot." Dot played the piano for Mt. Carmel Friends Church for 24 years and the East Bend Senior Center did a special music with Dot program.  She loved going on cruises, was an active member of the YMCA of Yadkinville, and worked for 40 years at Hanes Hosiery. 

Those left to cherish her memory are two sons Teddy (Terry) Church of Winston Salem and Steve (Patti) Church of Yadkinville; a daughter Vickie (Thurmond) Hall of Yadkinville; four grandchildren Eric Church, Ryder Church, Jack Hall, and Monica Matthews; and four great grandchildren Grayson Church, Adalyn Church, Liam Hall, and Ian Hall.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday November 2, 2024 at 11am at Mt. Carmel Friends Church with Jeff Farmer officiating.  The family will receive friends from 10am-11am prior to the service at the church.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the East Bend Senior Center or the Yadkinville YMCA. The family would like to express their appreciation to Mt Valley Hospice for the loving care they provided.

Huff Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Matthews family.  Online condolences may be made at www.hufffuneralhome.com.

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