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Esther Griffin Matthews

Passed 08/02/2025

Obituary For Esther Griffin Matthews

Esther Gray Griffin Matthews,91, of New Bern was called to rest on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at her residence.

Her Service is 11:00 AM, Friday, August 15, 2025 at Bethel M. B. Church 5390 County Line Rd. Riverdale Community, Havelock.

The interment will follow at St. Matthew COC DOC Cemetery.

She is survived by her sons, Ronald Lee Matthews, Raleigh, NC and Paul Matthews of the home; two daughters, Kimberly K. Matthews of the home and Velvet A. Matthews, New Bern; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.


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Offering, Our sincerest condolences to the Matthews Family. Prayerfully with God's Blessings. Much Love, Barbara Hawkins Perry, Donnica & D'Onnica Perry !!!

Barbara Hawkins Perry

To Kim,Velvet,Ronald and Paul,I was so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing . To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord. I'm sending my deepest condolences to you all and may the fond sweet memories of Mrs. Esther be your KEEPSAKE for each of you and remember That Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Cannot Heal. Rest Well In The Lord.and Savior Jesus Christ. Fondly your Cousin Monica Burney

Monica Burney

I've known Ms. Esther for over 50 years and every time I talked with her, her spirit was always the same--gentle and kind. She was my neighbor. As a child, she was one of the elders who truly looked out for the children in the neighborhood as we ran up and down our dirt road. She was an unchanging and comforting presence through the years. While we mourn her transition, we also know that she now wears her crown. I hold the Matthews in my heart today (Kim, Buddy, Paul, and Velvet), knowing that Ms. Esther's death is not an ending--but a transformation. Her spirit is free, now. Thank you, Ms. Esther, for watching over me as I walked that dirt road--and thank you for watching over all of us until we meet again. And so it is.

~Anthony Patterson

Anthony Patterson

To our dear cousin Kim and Paul. We are so sorry for your loss, A very quiet and nice person she was, now she awaits the second coming of our Lord Jesus, on that special day to go too the many Mansions where he has prepared for us , Cousin Esther will be missed, Willie, Larry, Jeffrey, Marion, Erica, raphael, Michael and Russell,

The Borden and Matthews family

May the Blessing of the Lord continue to shine on you during these times. She was a blessing to a lot of people. Heavenly bound.

keith scott

To the Matthews family, so sorry to hear of Ms. Esthers passing. I remember all the times she would come to help us sing in the choir. She was always willing to do her part, which sometimes meant a road trip, which she didn't mind. She was truly an honorary member of our choir and church family. She will be missed. Praying for each of you.

Evans & Satchell Families

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. | New Bern, NC

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