Virginia Matthews-Powell

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Samuel Pullen; husbands, Harold W. Matthews, Sr. and Louis E. "Ed" Powell; four sisters and two brothers.

She is survived by three sons, Harold W. Matthews, Jr. and wife, Patricia of Mt. Holly, N.J., Samuel J. Matthews and wife, Judy of Southampton, N.J., and Bruce E. Matthews of Southport, N.C.; daughter, Linda B. Barton of Savannah, Ga.; brother, John (Barbara) Pullen of Oak Island, N.C.; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; special friends from Oak Island, N.C. and New Jersey; her Bingo buddies and her precious Yorkie, Buddy.

Virginia was a retired A.T.&T. operator and enjoyed playing bingo with her friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare 955 Mercy Ln. Bolivia, N.C. 28422 or to the Oak Island Presbyterian Church 1503 E. Oak Island Dr. Oak Island, N.C. 28465.

A Celebration of Life service for Virginia will take place on Friday, October 16th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Home Chapel.

A service will be held in Mt. Holly, N.J. at a later date.

Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service 1411 N. Howe St. Southport, N.C. 28461.