Obituary of Barbara Jane Hall Mathews

Barbara Jane Hall “Bobbi” Mathews, of Wytheville, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Rex Randolph & Nancy Reed Hall and was preceded in death by her husband, Marion H. Mathews Jr.; son, David Richard “Dickie” Mathews and five siblings. Barbara is survived by 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn Jo Mathews, of Wytheville; Vicki & Rudy Aker of Piney; Faith & John Rose of Virginia Beach; son & daughter-in-law, Larry R. & Debra Mathews of Cleveland, Va.; 2 sisters, Peggy Powers of Marion; Kathy & Spence Lyon of Nashville, TN. 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Special thanks to Cindy Mckay, Jessica Pennington and other staff of Carrington Place of Rural Retreat. Honorary Pallbearers, Tommy Hundley, Ayden Hundley, Kevin Aker, Adam Rose, Kyle Alley, Colton Alley, Derek Aker. Graveside service will be held 11 AM Monday March 22, 2021 at West End Cemetery conducted by Reverend Scott Million. The family will receive friends at Grubb Funeral Home Sunday March 21, 2021 from 5 PM until 7 PM. Flowers will be appreciated, or donations can be made to Carrington Place Rural Retreat Resident Fund C/O Cindy McKay, 514 N Main Street, Rural Retreat, Va. 24368 Expressions of sympathy may sent to the family at www.grubbfuneralhome.com Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.