Julia Faulkner Matthews “Baby”, age 92, of Pinebluff, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
A native of Moore County, she was a daughter of the late Edwin Fenner and Julia Short Faulkner. Baby worked in the meat department at the old A&P Grocery store for several years, but was most passionate about farming.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon “Gordy” Matthews; brothers Edwin and Fenner Faulkner; sister Nancy Sherman; daughters-in-law Paulette and LouAnn Matthews; son-in-law Gary Priest.
She is survived by her children, Ralin Matthews and Lonnie Matthews, both of Pinebluff, Jane Priest and Sherrill Matthews, both of Carthage; nine grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Yates-Thagard Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: Gentiva Hospice, 3350 Riverwood Place, S,E Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30339 app.etapestry.com
Services are entrusted to Fry & Prickett Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at: PinesFunerals.com.
