Obituary of Carrie-Mae-Sanders Matthews

Carrie Mae Sanders MatthewsDecaturCarrie Mae Sanders Matthews, 97, of Decatur died Sunday June 10, 2012, at her home. She was born September 15, 1914, to Jessie and Leberta Johnson Sanders in Lawrence County. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was a dedicated member of Shiloh M.B. Church where she served in numerous capacities.Funeral will be noon, Saturday June 16th at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Decatur with the Reverend Edward Owens officiating and interment to follow in Calvary Memorial Gardens. The body will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral service with Reynolds directing.She leaves to cherish her loving memory, three children, Elnater Malone, Richard Reed and Ellie Matthews Jr. (Gladys), all of Decatur; two sisters, Neaster Sanders of St. Louis, Mo., and Patsy Pointer of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Emma Lou Matthews of Madison; devoted caregivers, grandson, Michael Fletcher and family friend, Andrea Brown; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.