Gladys Punchard

September 8, 2017
Gladys “Lucy” Matthews Punchard, 96 passed away on September 8, 2017 at Quail Haven, Pinehurst, NC.
Funeral service will be held 2:30 PM, Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Powell Funeral Home Chapel, Southern Pines, NC, officiated by Reverend David Helms. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 1:00 PM.
Lucy was a native of Moore County and a graduate of Farmlife High School. She loved caring for her home and her family. She worked for many years in the restaurant business. Lucy was a member of the Southern Pines First Baptist Church. In her later years she enjoyed playing bingo with her friends at Quail Haven. Lucy was a daughter of the late Joshua and Pearl Weeks Matthews and was preceded in death by daughter: Jeanne Wahrenbrock.
Lucy is survived by son: Lawrence Bachman, of Carthage; daughter: Frances Pitts and husband Bill, of Bishop, Ga.; son in law: Gerald Wahrenbrock, of Independence Mo.; sister: Rheba Morrison, of Southern Pines; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren.
Arrangements handled by Powell Funeral Home.
Condolences on line at pinesfunerals.com
I am sorry to hear that you loss your dear loved one. Those we love leave us gifts in the form of memories that no one can take away. God is close to the brokenhearted! He saves those who are crushed in spirit.’Âť Psalm 34:18. My condolence to you and your
Lawrence, Michael and the rest of the family. Aunt Lucy was the best. She will always be remembered as a very special Aunt. We will ever be grateful for her love and compassion. The sharpest mind I ever met. She is missed already.
Love Ya’ll