Ruth Hope Roper Matthews, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Edward Roper and Christine Tyler Roper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Lee Matthews, Sr., her son, Roland Lee Matthews, Jr. and her brother, Robert Edward Roper.
She is survived by her son, Gary McCoy Matthews and his wife, Jan; daughter-in-law, Martha Matthews; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Shirley, (Mrs. Donald Maschinski).
A grave side service was held on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Pineview Cemetery with Reverend Jim Bell of First United Methodist Church officiating.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services,  Rocky Mount.