Clara Matthews Obituary
In loving memory of Clara Matthews of Henderson, North Carolina, who departed this world on August 10, 2025 at the age of 91. Clara leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Clara Matthews to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charlie Sanford Tillotson, Sr. and Irene Thornton Elliott; her husband Thomas Faucette Matthews, Sr.; her siblings, Charlie Sanford "C. S." Tillotson, Jr. (Etta Jane), Jack Allen Tillotson (Betty), William Chesley Tillotson (Virginia), Clyde Thomas Tillotson, Donna Marie Tillotson (Celestine) and Ruby Lee Tillotson Smith (Roy); and her children, Deborah Ann Matthews Baucom and Thomas Faucette Matthews, Jr..
She is survived by: her daughters, Becky Irene Matthews and Sarah Matthews Morrow of Roxboro; her brother Douglas McArthur Tillotson (Shirley); her sister-in-law Margaret Perkins; her grandchildren, Jem Morgan Morrow (Cortney) and Bret Thomas Morrow (Carley); and her great grandchildren, Max, Ivy, Jack and Conrad Morrow.
Anyone who wishes a suggestion for a charitable donation in Clara's memory may send contributions to Amedisys Hospice, 3320 US 1 Highway #B, Franklinton, NC 27525.
