Joann W. Matthews Obituary
We announce the death of Joann W. Matthews of Cumming, Georgia, who passed away on June 10, 2026. Joann will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Grady Welch and Lola Pearl Welch; her husbands, Clarence Nalley and Matt Matthews; her brothers, William Welch and Charles Welch; and her sisters-in-law, Betty Welch, Patsy Welch and Martha Welch.
She is survived by: her daughter Rita Rickett (Ronnie); her sister Dr. Janie Sue Baxter; her grandsons, Justin Rickett (Erin) and Jacob Rickett (Sydney); and her great grandchildren, Baleigh Grace, Reese and Ruby Rickett.
