Matthews, Elizabeth Ann

Elizabeth Ann Matthews of Southern Pines, North Carolina died Friday, July 8, 2011 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Ann was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas in 1932. She attended Baylor University. Ann moved to Southern Pines, North Carolina in 1963 and began working at Moore County Hospital, transferring with Pinehurst Medical Clinic for the next 25 years until retirement. Ann met John Gideon “Gid” Matthews and married him in 1978. She is survived by her husband, daughter, Stephanie Baldwin (husband Jimmy), Sons, Bob and David Smith of Lafayette, La. and Ret. Col. Keith Smith of Arkansas, Grandsons Josh Baldwin, and John Lee Smith; granddaughter Krystal Breeze Smith and great grandson Brayton Smith. Ann was a member of First Baptist Church, Southern Pines for 45 years and a faithful member of the choir. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother and generous, caring member of her community. A Celebration Memorial service of Ann‘s life will be held at First Baptist Church, Southern Pines on Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 2 PM. The family will welcome friends in the Fellowship Hall after the service.