Dorothy (Dot) Deitz Matthews died on October 13, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Winston-Salem.
A funeral service will be held at Fair Funeral Home, 432 Boone Road, Eden, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16. Prior to the service, at 10 a.m., the family will receive friends at the funeral home. An internment will follow at El Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery at 2515 Price Road, Eden.
She was born in Sylva in 1933, the daughter of the late Hoyle and Inez Deitz. After graduating from Western Carolina University in 1955, Dot moved to Leaksville, now Eden, to begin her teaching career, one that would span 31 years. She taught English and Spanish at Tri-City High School, Leaksville-Spray Junior High and J.E. Holmes Junior High School. She often mused that she'd taught several generations during her tenure.
Dot was a member of two professional organizations for educators: ADK and the Retired Teachers of Rockingham County. She also was a member of a Thursday Evening Study Club
Surviving family members include her husband of 59 years, Harold W. Matthews Jr.; son, Edward R. Matthews of Atlanta, Ga., his wife, Laura, and their children Charlotte, Crosby and Campton Matthews; son-in-law, Bruce Nooe, of Eden and his children Caroline and Bennet Nooe. Dot is also survived by sister, Kate Welch, of Bryson City, and nephews John, Mark and Gregg Welch; brother-in-law, Jimmy Matthews, and his wife, Betty, and nephew Mike Matthews.
Dot was preceded in death by her daughter, Cheryl Matthews Nooe.
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Memorials may be made in Dot's memory to The Salvation Army, 314 Morgan Road, Eden, and to First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive, Eden.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers
Larry & Kristie Rorrer
I am so very sorry for your loss of Mrs.Matthews.
Phyllis Hall
Please know my family shares in your saddneness 3Sf
Par Moore
Ed - so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Lisa Shively Harbour
Mr. Matthews, Eddie, & family,
Mom sent me notice, of Mrs. Matthews passing. I am sorry for your loss as I know she was a BIG part of your lives as well as many others.
With deepest sympathies,
Mike Fuqua
Mike Fuqua
Harold, I am devastated to here of Dot's passing. She meant a lot to me. I've known her since 1963 as a student and have been in touch with her off and on since. I know you have a lot on you lately and I pray for you daily. Condolenses to Eddie and all her extended family. God Bless You All. You're all in my prayers.
Ruth Cheshire
We want to express our deepest sympathy to each of you. Dot was a great lady and will be truly missed by all. Sympathy and prayers.
Susan & Louis Childrey
I am very sorry to learn of the passing of Mrs. Matthews, my high school Spanish teacher. My condolences to all of her family.
David Frohman
Mrs. Matthews taught me Spanish in 9th grade. A friend and I made a pi?ɬ±ata for class, spray-painting the outside. Unfortunately, all the candy inside tasted like paint! She was a lovely person. Best wishes to "coach" and family.
Sam Gwynn
Harold and family .sorry for your great loss .Our prayers go out to you and your family.Thanks for being a friend.
Mike and Agnes Hensley
I have so many fond memories of Dot. From being her neighbor when I was a child to being her student.
There are two words that have always come to mind when seeing her around town over the years..Godly & Classy.
May a blanket of prayer cover each of you as you mourn such a beautiful soul.
Jan Moore Griggs
Mr. Matthews,Eddie and family, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Matthews. She was always a joy to talk to and one of the kindest people I ever knew. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wayne and Lynne Stevens Dickerson
Lynne Stevens Dickerson
So sorry to hear of Dot's passing. She was a joy to know, and it was a pleasure to work with her. My God give you comfort, and may you find joy in the wonderful memories of Dot's loving graciousness.
Geraldine Fincannon
I have fond memories of Dot growing up as a child. She was always so nice to all of us neighborhood kids. I can remember playing with the German Shepherd puppies. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Misty Holland Richardson
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Born: Friday Jun 2, 1933
