Judith LaVerne Firestone Matthews's obituary , Passed away on May 12, 2026 in Chesterfield, Virginia
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Judith LaVerne Firestone Matthews

October 25, 1941 - May 12, 2026 (84 years old)

Chesterfield, Virginia

Judith LaVerne Firestone Matthews's obituary , Passed away on May 12, 2026 in Chesterfield, Virginia
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October 25, 1941 - May 12, 2026 (84 years old)

Chesterfield, Virginia

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The memory of Judith LaVerne Firestone Matthews of Chesterfield, Virginia, who passed away on May 12, 2026 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Judith LaVerne Firestone Matthews to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Marshall Firestone and Beulah Firestone Cosby; and her brother William Firestone. She is survived by: her husband Bernard Linwood Matthews, Sr.; her children, Bonnie Watson (Russel), Sharon Krug (Scott), Bernie Matthews (Amy), Kenneth Matthews and Marie Johns (Anthony); and her sister Mary Firestone Bradley Foore. She is also survived by her 16 grandchildren; her 9 great grandchildren.

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May 17, 2026

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May 19, 2026

Kimberly Loehr wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Judith LaVerne Firestone Matthews, who I will remember as a beautiful, kind woman and a strong and devoted mother. 🙏🏻❤️ With deepest sympathies, Kim Loehr, St. Ed’s ‘76 & SGHS ‘80”

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