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Thelma Matthews Chadwick

Passed 07/07/2022

Obituary For Thelma Matthews Chadwick

Thelma Marie Matthews Curry Chadwick, 81, of New Bern passed Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.

Visitation and Viewing will be held at 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM, Friday, July 15, 2022 at St. Paul Disciples of Christ Church 1905 Emerson St.

Her funeral service is 11:00 AM, Saturday July 16, 2022 at St. Peter's A. M. E. Zion Church 617 Queen St. The interment will follow at Cedar Grove Extension Cemetery.

She is survived by her son, Marion "Ray" Curry, Chesterfield, VA, daughter, Erica Moore, Salisbury, NC; nephew/brother, Willie Borden; God-son, Reverend Larry Gordon; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchilden.

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Marion and Family, Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, please be strengthen when you look back on the memories you shared with auntie Thelma.

May they help comfort and bring you peace tomorrow.Β  Beyond the sadness of saying good-bye is the peace of knowing you're connected forever in love.Β  Β  After knowing the close bond that you shared, we are sure you are going through the most difficult and trying time.Β 

She was a joy and we loved her.

God have you in His arms and we have you in my hearts.

The Riverdale Hicks and Gibbs Families

My Deepest and Sincerest Condolences to the family, may God give you comfort at this time. I'm Praying for your strength. πŸ™

To the family of Mrs. Thelma Matthews Curry Chadwick I offer my most heartfelt condolences. Growing up in the Riverdale community I always admired Thelma as a beautiful, well dressed and classy woman who always carried herself in that matter. Thelma loved and cherished her children. She will truly be missed. May God grant you peace knowing your beloved is with her Heavenly Father πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

Desiree Singleton Grant - New Bern

Ray your mother was truly a jewel. She called my mother friend and she showed her love to her, me and my siblings. She will always have a special place in many hearts and I know the Tri-County area will miss her tireless work on behalf of the most vulnerable populations. She touched so many. Although I weep, my life is the better because of "Aunt" Thelma..I thank God for her...we all do Dollie Taylor's children Sandra Gwen Rodney Michael and Victor She got her Amen πŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ Joy comes in the morning All is Well

Prayers are extended on behalf of your Mom's passing. May God bless you and keep you now and through the days ahead as you adjust to the lack of her physical appearance. But rest in comfort knowing that her spirit will be with you always! The Melton's (Jean & Mel)-

From sister in law Lelia Miami fl

My dear sweet sister in law you will truly be missed and forever in my heart. Will miss talking with you.Ray and Erica may the Lord strengthen and comfort you and all the family. Love you

Aunt Thelma has always been the best aunt/friend/mentor to me. She always showed me that I was SPECIAL, since I was 4or5 years old until this very year, she more so than my Father James,her brother taught me what it meant to be a MATTHEWS. I will HONORand RESPECT her for that Eternally. We are all TRUE BLOOD and that MEANS something in JESUS name. I'm Truly HONORED to be called Rafael Alexander MATTHEWS. I love you Aunt T,and ALL of you MY FAMILY. IN JESUS NAME.

To Reverend Gordon and family. Thelma had a sweet spirit. Always kind and loving friend. I know she was like a mother to you. May god bless you and provide comfort to you during this time.

Condolences and prayers to the family. Hold to God's unchanging hand and he will grant you strength, peace and courage through your memories and prayers for one you LOVED so dearly. In Jesus name, Elaine

Sending our Sincere Condolences to Marion, Erica and the entire family. Ms. Thelma always had a beautiful and sweet spirit about her at all times. Praying for comfort and peace with you during this difficult time. With Love, Jeantte, Vi, Kim and William Benjamin (Riverdale Community)

Our deepest condolences Marion. Brenda and myself will be here for you and Diane. Both of us have lost our mothers so we grieve with you. May God continue to bless and keep you. JJ and Brenda, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

My condolences and prayers be with the family in the loss of your loved one Rev.Mary M. Wilson

Sincere condolences to the Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Hazel G. Stubbs.

Deepest sympathy to the Family in your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. The Fayetteville District Male Chorus Singing Union.

With heartfelt sympathy hold on to the promises of God for comfort, peace, strength, and hope. Our prayers go out to the family Henry & Etrula Britton

I will miss Thelma beautiful smile and talking with her on the phone. My condolences and prayers are with the family. Cassandra Barber

My condolences and prayers is with the family.

Sincere sympathy to the Family, we encourage the Family to keep on, not in your own strength but in the power of God's might. Marie Dobbins & Family.

Condolences to the Family, we pray to God that He consoles the heart of each member of this bereaved family, friends and loved ones, filling the emptiness cause by death that only can be filled by God.

Deepest Sympathy to the Family. May God bless, comfort, and strength each of you. Charles & Frances Jones.

To the family of Ms Thelma I'm truly heart broken by her passing,i had the pleasure of being her Aide for a while she was a quite and humble woman she was a pleasure to take care of,I thank God for being in her presence πŸ™πŸΎ for her children and their family

Mrs. Thelma was always in a place and time when the seniors needed to be honored and supported. Coastal Progress and all of those "guys" and "gals" were rooted in the mission of service and used their resources and gifts to encourage, fight for and speak up for those who needed it most. You have completed your task and the legacy of your efforts will remain in the hearts and minds of many.

Floretta Barrett Campbell

Ray I am so sorry to hawe of the passing of your mom. Mrs. Chadwick haz been a.paet of my life since the 60's. I truly loved her and I am so thankful that she poured so much in my life. My prayers and love are with you. Lillian Burley-Guion

Sincere condolences to the family. Ms. Thelma was a good and kind hearted woman. Rest in Heavenly Peace

Mike and Joan Fisher Sidberry

Deepest condolences to the family, she will be truly miss.

-Marlo Barfield

In loving memory of my dear friend. Much love and prayers for the family. Remember earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Keeping all of you in prayer. Love, Nikey Barber-Charity. Upper Marlboro MD.

My deepest condolences to the family. Remember earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Praying that God will comfort you during this very difficult time. Much love and prayers. Love Nikey Barber.

Family, Please accept my deepest condolences on the Transition of Sister Thelma into The Ancestral Realm. Words can never adequately capture or describe the love, respect and admiration that I had for Thelma. She was a very dear life long friend who gave unselfishly to others, especially to my parents. Long live the memory and spirit of our beautiful friend, Sister Thelma! Leonard G. Dunston

My sincerest of prayers and condolences to the family of Ms.Thelma. She was truly a sweetheart with such a beautiful and sweet spirit. I will always remember her beautiful smile and her encouraging words. May God comfort you in this season. Elder Denise Gibbs

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Thelma Matthews. She was a very good friend and she will be missed.My God-bless you, comfort you and give you peace. Alice Poole-Davis Baltimore Maryland

My sincere condolences to the family of Thelma Matthews. She was truly a dear friend.May God comfort you. Alice Poole-Davis, Baltimore, Maryland

My Condolences to the Family. My memories of Ms.Thelma are from the Merita Bread House and Coastal Progress, Inc. Era. A very sweet charming lady and always giving words of encouragement. Heaven has gained a beautiful flower, she will be missed. Felicia George

My sincere condolences to the children and family. Thelma was a longtime friend and community leader who had a heart for Seniors. She will be missed by all who knew her. God has added a beautiful flower to his Heavenly Garden. Dr. Norma H. SermonBoyd

That was from her Nephew Russ

My dearly loved aunt I will truly miss, life will be so different without her being around, now she's resting with her mother and father Josephine and Alexander Matthews and her sister Odessa Borden and Brother James Russell Matthews,Auntie I will miss you, I know there will be many of tears but Jesus will wash them away,

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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