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11/14/08 - NNHS Newsletter - Edna Johnson Matthews
Edna Marie Johnson Matthews
(29 Aug 1946 - 11 Nov 2008)
Newport News High School Class
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
The sad news continues to arrive, but this time it comes as quite a
shock.
Edna Johnson Matthews, Class of 1964, and sister of Audrey
Johnson Trinkle ('69) of VA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November
11, 2008 in Newport News at the age of 62.

From
the Daily Press - 11/14/08:
Edna Marie
Johnson Matthews
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YORKTOWN - Edna Marie Johnson
Matthews, 62, of Tides Run, died Nov. 11, 2008, at Mary Immaculate Hospital,
Newport News.
Born Aug. 29, 1946 in Norfolk, Va., she was the daughter of the late Wallace
and Audrey Daniels Johnson. Edna was a registered nurse and was recently
retired from Peninsula Behavioral Center in Hampton. She was a loving wife,
mother, grandmother, sister and friend, that will be greatly missed by all
that knew her.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Dennis Whitman Matthews; a
daughter, Amy Matthews Brock and her husband, Steve of Ft. Leavenworth,
Kan.; a sister, Audrey Trinkle of Yorktown; her beloved grandchildren, Tory,
Trey and Jack, who were the light of her life; several nephews; and
great-niece and nephew.
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The family will receive family
and friends at the residence on Sunday, Nov. 16, in the afternoon, to
celebrate Edna Marie's life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's
Children Hospital.
Cremation Society of Virginia, Newport News, is assisting the family. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at
http://www.dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Published in the Daily
Press on 11/14/2008.
Guest Book
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Friday, November 14, 2008
My thoughts and prayers
are with you all. Edna was a high school classmate and a hoot. She
and Bonnie were always full of antics. May all the wonderful
memories bring joy to you in the days ahead.
Cookie
Tyndall,
Seaford,
Virginia
Friday, November 14, 2008
My thoughts and
prayers go out to the family. I haven't seen Edna in many years
but she was always a special person.
Glenda Turner Nichols
Glenda
Nichols,
Laurel,
Maryland
Contact Me
Friday, November 14, 2008
I love you, Mama.
Amy
Matthews Brock,
Yorktown,
Virginia
Contact Me
Friday, November 14, 2008
I worked with Edna
for years at the Behavioral Health, she was a marvelous nurse
and a wonderful dedicated employee/coworker. May God Bless your
family at this difficult time.
Rinda Keck .
Rinda
Keck,
Poquoson,
Virginia
Contact Me
Friday,
November 14, 2008
I have many fond memories
of Edna, especially performing in plays with her at NNHS. She was a
wonderfully happy person and you just couldn't be around her and not
be happier for the experience. My sincere condolences to her family
and to her close childhood friend, Bonnie Watson. These friends were
like two peas in a pod; usually where you saw one you saw the other.
Fondly, Nancy (Mitchell NNHS 64) and Billy Wynne (NNHS 63)
Nancy
Wynne,
Middletown,
Maryland
Contact Me
Friday, November 14, 2008
My thoughts and
prayers are with the family. I have known Edna since elementary
school days. I have many happy memories of those days. She had
the greatest smile and sweetest demeanor and it was a pleasure
to see her at our high school reunion. She was a blessing to my
life and I know to you who loved her best. That, of course,
includes Bonnie. You can't think of one without the other.
Jeanette
(Parrish) Houston,
Richmond,
Virginia
Contact Me
Friday,
November 14, 2008
Dear Dennis, Amy and
Audrey Lee,
Please accept my Deepest Sympathy on the loss of Edna. I don't know
when I have been so shocked. I first remember Edna at Jackson
Elementary School and our years in Sunday School at Noland
Methodist. She always wore a smile. I will always remember the
kindness she has shown my family over the years. She will be missed
by many who loved her.
Linda
L. Lane,
Williamsburg,
Virginia
Friday, November 14, 2008
Edna was a
delight to work with at Peninsula Hospital. That bright
smile lit up and cheered patients and staff alike. She
had such a twinkle in her eyes and I loved being around
her. I am so sorry for the loss, especially for her
family, but I know they will always be sustained by the
deep love she had for each of them.
Judy
Hogg,
Williamsburg,
Virginia
Contact Me
Friday, November 14, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Edna.
We went to NNHS together and with Bonnie, Donna, Suzanne and many others
managed to have a wonderful time-always. I have many dear
memories--listening to Roy Orbison records at her house, SLT shenanigans,
the whole group going to see Westside Story (in Bonnie's old green car--the
Green Hornet?) at the drive-in and singing every song at the top of our
lungs (I'm sure the "date" couples were not amused), and her infectious
laugh-I can hear it right now. Love you Edna!
Jo
Ann Stewart,
Oakton,
Virginia
Contact Me
Friday, November 14, 2008
I worked with
Edna for over 10 years at Peninsula Behavioral Center. She
was a true source of light and wisdom for the
patient/families as well as her coworkers. I will miss her
keen sense of humor and the wonderful, warm smile. My
thoughts and prayers are with the family. Just know that
there is a new shining star in heaven who will continue to
shine and show the way to all of us.
Myra
Smith,
Newport News,
Virginia
Friday, November 14, 2008
Edna Matthews
is a hero. She absolutely saved my life and lives of
many others. She will never be forgotten. At a time in
my life when I was without hope, she opened her heart
and her home to me. For that I will be forever grateful.
My sincere condolences to you who I know she cherished,
Dennis and Amy.
Stephanie
Loebs,
Williamsburg,
Virginia
Contact Me
Saturday, November 15, 2008
I worked with
Edna at Riverside Behavioral Health Center. She was
always a very pleasant, sweet and caring lady to be
around and she will be missed greatly. All of my
condolences go to her friends and family.
Bryan
Brown,
Hampton,
Virginia
Contact Me
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Please accept
my deepest sympathies. Edna was a cherished member of
our NNHS Typhoon Family, and she will be greatly missed
by us all.
Dave Spriggs
NNHS 1964
David
Spriggs,
Norfolk,
Virginia
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Saturday,
November 15, 2008
Dennis & family-
I was so sorry to hear about Edna. We went to NNHS together and the
good times we had with
Bonnie, JoAnn riding through North End and the
"Old Monty"s checking on the boys.
Even though I hadn't seen Edna in years the memory of her and her
infectious laugh and
smile will always be with me.
Donna Chadwell Nunemaker
NNHS 1964
Donna
Nunemaker
Contact Me
Saturday, November 15, 2008
I first met Edna over
20 years ago-she walked into my life when the rest of the world
had walked out. I can say with all honesty I do not know where I
would be today had it not been for her unconditional love and
support. As life improved for me and time passed I saw Edna
less, but each time our paths would cross it was like I was "her
best friend" always so happy to see me-I felt loved and valued.
I also know how much she loved her family. You all have my most
sincere condolences-Tess Owens
Tess
Owens,
Gloucester,
Virginia
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Our sincerest condolences are extended to Edna's entire family and all her many
classmates and friends at this difficult
time.

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Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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It Is Well with My Soul
Words by Horatio G. Spafford, 1873
Music by Philip P. Bliss, 1876
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
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It is well, it is well with my soul.
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Though Satan should buffet, tho' trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
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And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
It is well with my soul,
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My sinoh, the bliss of this glorious tho't:
My sin, not in part, but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
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And, Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll,
The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend,
"Even so" it is well with my soul.
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