Annie Estelle “Sister” Bass Matthews
May 17, 1922 ~ February 5, 2019
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MOMEYER - Our God gave us a wonderful mother - also known as Grandma Sister, Aunt Sister, and Sister by all who knew and loved her. She was born on May 17, 1922 and the Lord took her home while surrounded by family on February 5, 2019. Sister was born to Sidney P. Bass and Annie Hinton Bass of Momeyer, NC. She was one of eight children. Her brothers Teck, Sr., Harold, Bobby, Larry, and James Bass and her sister, Ramona Bass all preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory is her brother, Paul G. Bass and wife Sue, of Momeyer. She was a loving and faithful wife of James William Matthews for 73 years and was a "Proverbs 31" mother to 4 children: Jill Jessup and husband, Leo of Rocky Mount, NC; Jamie Dollar and husband, Ike of Momeyer, NC; James (Jimmy) W. Matthews, Jr. and wife, Connie of Momeyer, NC; and Jerry Matthews and wife, Mary of Canton, GA. Twelve grandchildren, who lovingly called her Grandma Sister, are: Tyler Jessup (Debbie) of Timberville, VA; Todd Jessup (Hayes) of Mount Pleasant, SC; April Walker (Brad) of Raleigh, NC; Caleb Dollar (Stacey) of Williamsburg, VA; Isaac Dollar of Trenton, MI; Niki Wilbanks of Raleigh, NC; Susanne Matthews of Austin, TX; John Matthews (Jennifer) of Greenville, NC; Jeremy, Jensen, Jordan Matthews of Canton, GA; and Jeania Matthews of Charlotte, NC. She was proud of her 14 great-grandchildren: Emalyn Naihe (Kai) of Raleigh, NC; Abby Jessup of Gloucester, MA; Callan, McRae and Evie Jessup of Mount Pleasant, SC; Maya Walker of Raleigh, NC; Adia, Kayla, and Samantha Dollar of Williamsburg, VA; Jacob Sloan, Will and Finley Wilbanks of Raleigh, NC; J.W. and Andi Matthews of Greenville, NC; and Jack Flaherty of Charlotte, NC. She had one treasured great-great grandchild, Woodland Naihe of Raleigh, NC. Many nieces and nephews whom she loved and adored called her Aunt Sister. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Stella Staley of Colonial Heights, VA; Jane Matthews (Bobby Lee) of Momeyer, NC and brother-in-law, Jack Matthews (Serena) of Fuquay Varina, NC. Caregivers who faithfully cared for her were Jeanette Royster, Shannon Lester, Annette Smith, J.J. Haagis, Mandy Ward, Sarah Collie and Nash Hospice Palliative Caregivers.
Sister graduated from Spring Hope High School and attended Chowan College. She came home to work in the family business, Bass Brothers, during the war while her brothers served in the military. She spent many hours working on the family farm and after raising her children, enjoyed working in the store as a cashier. She loved her church, Momeyer Baptist Church, which her father had helped begin in 1919. She served in many capacities through the years in her church and community. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed serving meals to family and friends.
The family will receive family and friends at Momeyer Baptist Church on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 6PM followed by a funeral service on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 2PM at the Church. Memorials may be made to the Church.
"She is far more precious than rubies…she is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future; when she speaks, her words are wise…her children stand and bless her." Proverbs 31
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Momeyer Baptist Church
4967 Momeyer Way
Nashville, NC 27856
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Friday 2/8, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, February 8, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Momeyer Baptist Church, 4967 Momeyer Way, Nashville, NC 27856.
Service
Momeyer Baptist Church
4967 Momeyer Way
Nashville, NC 27856
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Saturday 2/9, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Momeyer Baptist Church, 4967 Momeyer Way, Nashville, NC 27856.
Cemetery
Forest Hill Cemetery
350 North 1st Street, Ext.
Nashville, NC 27856
Saturday 2/9, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Forest Hill Cemetery.
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Jill and Leo Thinking about you and keeping you in prayer. Sorry for your loss. Kelley and Bo Morris
Jamie and family, just read the obit. You all have been so lucky to have had such a wonderful mother in your life. She was always so happy to see your friends and would always invite them to come and sit and talk for a while. She always had a smile on her face. She was a wonderful example to look up to when I was a student at Momeyer School. When I last saw her, I am so glad that I did express gratitude for opening up her home for our class parties and other functions that we enjoyed. We need more mothers like her today. Will be thinking of your family during the next days.
One of the best women I had ever met. She was an inspiration to my family. She will be missed . Until we meet again, love always.
She was a very kind, sweet, loving angel here on earth. She had so many kids that love her as their own grandma & I was one of them. She will be missed dearly. Stephanie Taylor Powell
My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort give you the comfort you need to endure this difficult time and the days ahead (2 Corinthians 13,4)
We extend our most sincere condolence to Mr. James Williams Matthews and the entire family of Sister Bass Matthews. Our association and friendship with the Bass family go back many, many years. Sister was always the same friendly and jovial person every time we saw her. She was the example of a true friend. May God give you the divine comfort and strength only He can give. Our prayers are with you all. From Jesse and Evelyn Lucas and the family of the late Clydie Moore.
Marla and I loved Aunt Sister. She had a special sparkle in her eyes when we visited her. I stopped by one day when I saw Uncle James William and her sitting on the porch. It was such a nice visit. She told me I was as pretty as I had ever been. What a special fine woman she was. Thinking of you all!