Joyce Lynette

Matthews

Ms. Joyce "Lynette" Matthews was born on September 11, 1957, to John M. Matthews, Sr., and Nellie Bell Matthews in Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia. "Lynette" as she was affectionately called by her family and friends received her formal education in the Griffin Spalding County School System.

Ms. Joyce "Lynette" Matthews accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was united with Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church. She served as Gate Keeper and Usher, she served faithfully for many years until her health declined.

She was employed by The Griffin Spalding County School System as a Nutritionist for 15 years. In her leisure time she enjoyed attending concerts, traveling with her sister, spending time with her family, and cooking for her family and friends, and oh how great she was at it.

On Monday, October 7, 2024, Ms. Joyce "Lynette" Matthews entered the Heavenly Gates knowing there will be no more sickness, pain, or suffering, only everlasting joy with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, John M. Matthews, Sr., and Nellie Bell Matthews; grandmothers, Mattie L. Blalock, and Florine Matthews; grandfather, Wheaton Hall; brothers, Freddie Matthews, and Lamar Murphy; granddaughters, Quameriah Barkley, and China Freeman; aunts, Julia Blalock, Emma Louise Simmons, Mattie Simmons-Rucker, Elaine Hall, Mary Edith Holmes, and Martha Lee Williams; uncles, Bobby Simmons, J. B. Simmons, K. D. Simmons, and Walter Lee Simmons, and her nephew, Telvin Matthews.

Ms. Joyce "Lynette" Matthews leaves a legacy of wonderful memories to be cherish in the heart of her loving and devoted daughters, Chikina Matthews-Barkley, Daa'Iyah (Frank Opoku) Frempony, and Chimaria Dennis; brothers, Tony Matthews, Terry Matthews, John Matthews, Jr., and Zackery Edwards; sisters, Linda Matthews-Banks, and Sharon McCord; 8 grandchildren, Andesia Coggins, Denardrick Jester, Achante Coggins, Antavian Coggins, Octavius Fletcher, and Chamiya Holland; great  granddaughters, Lola, Sofe, Ajoria, Jade, Kennedi, and Alaiya; great grandsons, Ace, Jaycion, and Samyr; 3 great grandchildren. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends that will miss her sweet and loving spirit.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of her life will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church located at 132 W. Cherry Street. The body will lie in state at the Church one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Pastor Gerod D. Duff is the Eulogist.