Dougherty-Haralson County GaArchives Obituaries.....Matthews, Avis Driver  October 14, 2002
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The Albany Herald - Obituaries
Avis Driver Matthews

ALBANY — The graveside funeral service of Avis Driver Matthews, 89, of Magnolia 
Manor, formerly of Jekyll Island, who died Monday, October 14, 2002, in 
Americus will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. at Buchanan City Cemetery. Clark 
Stapler will officiate.

A native of Haralson County, GA, Mrs. Matthews had resided in Alto for sixteen 
years and had resided at Jekyll Island for twenty five years before moving to 
Americus. She received her B.S. in education from Oglethorpe University and her 
masters from Mercer University. Mrs. Matthews was a retired elementary and high 
school teacher in Haralson and Habersham counties, where she taught English for 
thirty five years.

She was the widow of Walter Matthews, attended Jekyll Island United Methodist 
Church and was a member of Christian Church of Cornelia.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Dee Matthews of Albany; 
a granddaughter and her husband, Vicki and Connie Couch of Marietta, GA; a 
grandson and his wife, Mike and JoAnne Matthews of Albany and three great-
grandchildren, Melissa, Michael and Chandler.

The family will receive friends at the residence of Jimmy and Dee, Meadowlark 
Drive, Albany, GA 31707.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the American 
Cancer Society, Dougherty-Lee Unit, 1507 N. Slappey Blvd., Albany, GA 31701 or 
to your favorite charity.

Mathews Funeral Home 

Albany 229/435-5657 



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