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Obituary For Mrs. Florence Ann Easterling

Florence Ann Matthews Easterling, 80, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Adams Farm Living and Rehabilitation in Greensboro, NC. She was born on October 4, 1939 in Marlboro County, SC to the late Mose and Anna Laura McFadden. She was preceded in death by her parents, spouses, and sisters, Sadie Mae McFadden and Bertha Elizabeth McFadden.

Florence Ann attended Dillion County Schools and graduated from Columbus High School in Lakeview, SC. Later, she met and married Lefone Matthews. Florence was joined in holy matrimony with Harold Easterling and moved to Harlem, NY. Upon returning to High Point, she was employed by Piedmont Christian Home until her retirement.

Florence was one of the founding members of Greater First United Baptist Church.

Those who mourn her rejoice that she is now enfolded in the loving care of God, her Maker and Redeemer. Those left to cherish her memories are her children, Vivian (Tyrone) Belton, Cathy Matthews, Sara Steele and Douglas (Terry) Matthews all of High Point, NC; her granddaughters, Laura Steele and Lyric Matthews of High Point, NC; brother, Willie McFadden of Greensboro, NC; sister, Barbara Phillips of High Point, NC; brother-in-law; aunt; goddaughter; a special cousin/sister; eight step-children; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater First United Baptist Church, 1409 Deep River Road. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Guest Book

Cousin Florence will always be remembered for her confidence, fashionable style, classiness and the love she showed our family. When we would come to High Point she would open up her home to us and show us southern hospitality. Her expectations for the young people in our family was well known. When I would see her she wanted to know how I was doing in school and encouraged me to do well. Grandma Ruby was so proud of her. Your Lake View Family send our love and condolences to the entire family. We are praying for your healing, comfort, strength and peace during this painful time. Elouise Garrett, Janel Vaught, Keshia Rogers and Benji Garrett

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Condolences to the Easterling family.

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