Sylvia Matthews Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Sylvia Matthews of Wade, North Carolina, who passed away on January 16, 2026 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sylvia Matthews to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Erskin Jackson and Eula Reeves Jackson. She is survived by: her husband Gerald Matthews; her daughters, Geran Matthews, Kelli Weeks (John) and Deanna Jo "Dee Dee" Boarts (Mike); her sister Maxine McLaurin; her grandchildren, Dr. Brittany Ackerman (Wesley), Matthew Boarts (Laura) and Kinsey Altman (Blake); and her great grandchildren, Asher, Ace, Saylor, Atlas, Marin, Jonah, Isla and Evie.
Memorials may be made to the UNC Liver Clinic.
