Bertha Ruth Matthews Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Bertha Ruth Matthews (New Tazewell, Tennessee), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Bertha Ruth left this world on July 20, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Bertha Ruth Matthews or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Tilmon Coffey and Susie Coffey; and her husband Jim Matthews. She is survived by: her children, Sharon Collins (Larry), Debbie Bishop (Chris) and Gary Johnson (Shannon); her grandchildren, Sophie Johnson, Daniel Runions (Bethany), Kim Davis, Bopper, Chad Collins (Iris) and Devin Collins (Meredith); and her great grandchildren, Carter Runions, Riley, Clint, Perry, Owen, Ruby and Kelsey Collins.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Upper Room Ministries Church. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Upper Room Ministries. A burial will be held on Thursday, July 24th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Margraves Cemetery.
