Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path Jehovah laid for me. I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all.

Mary Matthews age 95 of Macon, North Carolina departed this life on Wednesday, July 16,2025 at her residence.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 26,2025 at 1:00pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 876 US Highway 158 Bus E, Warrenton, North Carolina.

She leaves to cherish her memory four daughters, Mary Senior of Baltimore, Maryland, Betsy Mason of Macon, North Carolina, Evelyn (Gary) Meadows of North Augusta, South Carolina; and Monica Bates of Ypsilanti, Michigan; one son, Gregory (Sherie) Bates of Baltimore, Maryland; and daughter-in-law, Barbara (Barry) Bates of Las Vegas, Nevada; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Catherine Sheppard of Augusta, Georgia; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Professional services entrusted to Boyd & Royster Funeral Services.