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Obituary of Verlie Spivey Matthews

MAIE VERLIE SPIVEY MATTHEWS

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Thursday, January 28, 1999

   SUFFOLK  Verlie Spivey Matthews, 84, of the 100 block of Rosewood Drive, died Jan. 26, 1999, at her residence.
   She was a native of Gates County, N.C., the daughter of the late Joseph Anderson Spivey and Vanlieu Bunch Spivey and the widow of Willard L. Matthews. She was also predeceased by three brothers, J. Vernon Spivey, E. Vance Spivey and J.T. Spivey.
   She retired as a teachers assistant from the Day Care Center of First Baptist Church in Suffolk. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church, the Senior Womans Sunday school Class and the W.M.U.
   She is survived by brothers, Victor B. Spivey of Colonial Heights, Va., and Murry F. Spivey of Suffolk; and several nieces and nephews.
   A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Cedar Hill Cemetery by the Rev. M.S. McGuire and the Rev. Stewart McCarter. The family will be at the residence for visitation.
   Contributions may be made to Virginia Baptist Childrens Home and Family Services, P.O. 849, Salem, Va. 24153.
   Harrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


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Verlie Spivey Matthews, 84, passed away on 26 Jan 1999. She was a native of Gates County, N.C., and the widow of Willard L. Matthews. She is survived by brothers Victor B. Spivey and Murry F. Spivey.

A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. on 29 Jan 1999 at Cedar Hill Cemetery. The Rev. M.S. McGuire and the Rev. Stewart McCarter officiated. The family received visitors at their residence.

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MAIE VERLIE SPIVEY MATTHEWS

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Thursday, 28 Jan 1999

SUFFOLK – Verlie Spivey Matthews, 84, of the 100 block of Rosewood Drive, died 26 Jan 1999, at her residence.

She was a native of Gates County, N.C., the daughter of the late Joseph Anderson Spivey and Vanlieu Bunch Spivey and the widow of Willard L. Matthews. She was also predeceased by three brothers, J. Vernon Spivey, E. Vance Spivey and J.T. Spivey.

She retired as a teacher's assistant from the Day Care Center of First Baptist Church in Suffolk. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church, the Senior Woman's Sunday school Class and the W.M.U.

She is survived by brothers, Victor B. Spivey of Colonial Heights, Va., and Murry F. Spivey of Suffolk; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Cedar Hill Cemetery by the Rev. M.S. McGuire and the Rev. Stewart McCarter. The family will be at the residence for visitation.

Contributions may be made to Virginia Baptist Children's Home and Family Services, P.O. 849, Salem, Va. 24153.

Harrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Field | Value                                       |
|-------|---------------------------------------------|
| Name  | Verlie Spivey Matthews                      |
| Age   | 84                                          |
| Birth | 26 Jan 1915; Gates County, N.C. (estimated) |
| Death | 26 Jan 1999; Suffolk, VA                    |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                       | Relationship        | Residence                              |
|----------------------------|---------------------|----------------------------------------|
| Verlie Spivey Matthews     | Decedent            | 100 block, Rosewood Drive, Suffolk, VA |
| Victor B. Spivey           | Brother             | Colonial Heights, VA                   |
| Murry F. Spivey            | Brother             | Suffolk, VA                            |
| J. Vernon Spivey           | Predeceased Brother | -                                      |
| E. Vance Spivey            | Predeceased Brother | -                                      |
| J.T. Spivey                | Predeceased Brother | -                                      |
| Several nieces and nephews | Survivors           | -                                      |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
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| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 28 Jan 1999          |
| Edition  | Thursday             |
| Section  | Obituaries           |
| Page     | Not specified        |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired as a teacher's assistant from the Day Care Center of First Baptist Church in Suffolk.
• Member of Southside Baptist Church, Senior Woman's Sunday school Class, and the W.M.U.
• Contributions may be made to Virginia Baptist Children's Home and Family Services.
• Birth name was Verlie Spivey.


[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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