Carroll Jeanette Sherer Matthews
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Funeral Services for Mrs. Carroll Jeanette Sherer Matthews, 80, who entered into rest March 16, 2021, will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock from First Baptist Church of North Augusta. Reverend Neil Cochran officiating. Interment in Oakhill Cemetery, Jasper, AL on Sunday at 2 o'clock CST. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the Posey Funeral Directors' Facebook page. Those in attendance are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Mrs. Matthews was a native of Jasper, AL, having made North Augusta her home since 1969. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Del C. Sherer and Flonnia Garner Sherer. Mrs. Matthews attended Walker County public schools and graduated from Walker County High School where she enjoyed playing in the concert band and marching band. She attended Walker College and later earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina, Aiken. Mrs. Matthews was an active member of First Baptist Church of North Augusta for more than 50 years where she was a long-time member of the Sanctuary Choir. For several years, she also served as pianist and substitute organist. Mrs. Matthews loved and was loved by many friends. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, and reading.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Jerry T. Matthews; a daughter, Mary K. Matthews Burndrett and her husband, Chris Burndrett; two grandsons, Caleb Burndrett and Adam Burndrett; a sister-in-law, Lois York Matthews; a brother-in-law, James Howard Anderson; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Matthews was preceded in death by her son, David Lynn Matthews.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of North Augusta at http://csrachurch.org/give/ or the Alzheimer's Association at https://act.alz.org/donate .
Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803)278-1181. Visit the registry at www.POSEYCARES.com