Rose Mary Matthews

Rose Mary Meggs Matthews passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024. She was born on October 26, 1931, in Kosciusko, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Denson Lee Meggs and the late Lottie Bell Meggs. Rose is of the Baptist faith and was a member of Second Baptist Church-Douglasville. She loved her church, her family, and most of all her Heavenly Father. All that knew Rosie loved her. She was a kind, loving Christian woman.

In addition to her parents, Rose is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Taft Matthews; sons Ronald Matthews, James “JD” Matthews, and Bobby Matthews; brother, Kenneth Meggs; and sister, Faye Pearson.

Rose (Rosie) leaves behind two daughters and one son-in-law, Mary Jeanette (James) Allen of Wrightsville, Georgia, and Lola Matthews of Douglasville, Georgia; two daughter–in-laws, 7 grandchildren, numerous step grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friend at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home in Douglasville on Monday, November 4, 2024 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM with Pastor Fred Blalock officiating. Interment will take place at Rosehaven cemetery in Douglasville.

Messages of condolence may be sent to www.jones-wynn.com. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home and Crematory of Douglasville is in charge of the arrangements. 770-942-2311