Mrs. Shirley Jean Glenn Matthews was born November 19, 1936 to the late Wilson Lee Glenn, Sr. and Flora Evada Porter Glenn in Winston-Salem, NC. She was educated in the Yadkin County public schools and was a graduate of Yadkin High School.

Shirley married James Thomas Matthews on August 31, 1957. They were blessed with four children: Beverly, Alicia, James "Donnie" and Janeia.

Mrs. Matthews was employed at Bassick Sack for several years before retiring to become a full-time homemaker.

Mrs. Matthews was a member of Winston-Salem First for over 25 years.

She passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Mrs. Matthews is survived by her husband of 60 years, James Matthews; children: Beverly (Melvin) Anthony, Alicia Wall, James "Donnie" (Susan) Matthews, and Janeia (Jonathan) Knox; six grandchildren; twin great grandsons; sisters: Peggy Littlejohn and Brenda (Mack) Steadman; brother, Clyde (Emma) Glenn; sister-in-law, Jean Glenn; a special niece and caregiver, Brenda Glenn; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Winston-Salem First, with Pastor Elwood Rakes officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery.

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