Julia Faulkner Matthews
February 6, 1934 ~ February 18, 2026
Born in:
Moore County, NC
Resided in:
Pinebluff, NC
Julia Faulkner Matthews “Baby”, age 92, of Pinebluff passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
A native of Moore County she was a daughter of the late Edwin Fenner and Julia Short Faulkner. Baby worked in the meat department at the old A&P Grocery store for several years, but was most passionate about farming.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon “Gordy” Matthews; brothers Edwin and Fenner Faulkner; sister Nancy Sherman; daughters-in-law Paulette and LouAnn Matthews; son-in-law Gary Priest.
She is survived by her children Ralin Matthews and Lonnie Matthews both of Pinebluff, Jane Priest and Sherrill Matthews both of Carthage; nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Yates-Thagard Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: Gentiva Hospice, 3350 Riverwood Place, SE Suite 1400
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Services are entrusted to Fry & Prickett Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at: PinesFunerals.com.
Services
Graveside Service: February 24, 2026 3:00 pm
Yates-Thagard Baptist Church
3820 Vass-Carthage Road
Carthage , NC 28327
910-949-3511
https://www.yatesthagard.com/
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So sorry for the loss to all. Prayers for comfort.::: Jim Brady
So sorry for your loss. Keeping the family in my prayers.