Townsend- Paulette Laura Matthews, age 54, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at her daughters residence in Port St. Lucie, FL. She was a native of Glynn County and attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Townsend. . She will be deeply missed by all.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Gary Del O’Berry Sr. and a son, Tracy Lamarr O’Berry.
She is survived by two daughters: Lori Karakra and husband Sam of Port St. Lucie FL, and Dana Matthews of Glynn County; three grandchildren: Desiree Steedley, Destiny Steedley and Layla Karakra; four sisters: Teresa and husband Johnny Rowe, Pam and husband Joe Harden, Shelia Beaver, and Libby and husband Glen Kaiser; one brother: Arthur Del O’Berry Jr. and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 2 pm from the New Hope Cemetery in Offerman with Reverend Danny Stillwell and J.W. Griffin officiating.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 until 8 pm at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of God of Prophecy, 1082 Canvasback Rd. Townsend, GA 31331.
Family and friends may sign the on-line register book at www.howardjonesnobles.com.
Howard-Jones-Nobles Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.