Elizabeth Matthis Brown, 85, of Red Springs, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
She was born in Sampson County on May 26, 1929 to the late Byrant Newkirk Matthis and Manie Clyde Knowles Matthis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neill Shaw Brown. She was a public school teacher of 34 years in Sampson and Robeson County schools before retiring. She was an active lifelong member and former moderator of Red Hill Universalist Church.
She is survived by her daughter Sheila Brown Evans of Red Springs; a grandson Patrick Chrisjohn Evans III of Red Springs; a sister Anita Ann Matthis Merritt of Wilmington; and several special cousins, nieces and nephews, many lifelong friends and her recliner buddy, Rufus.
The funeral was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Red Hill Universalist Church 7031 Taylor's Bridge Highway Clinton.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Red Hill Universalist Church 7031 Taylor's Bridge Highway, Clinton, NC 28328.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.