Janet Astor Mathis O'Ferrell

Janet Astor Mathis O’Ferrell, 75, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Janet was born on July 10, 1947 in Forsyth County. She grew up in Wilkes County and graduated from East Wilkes High School. After high school, she continued her education at Appalachian State University where she earned her master’s degree. Janet was employed as a teacher for 31 years. She had a love for children, and following her retirement she volunteered regularly at Brenner Children’s Hospital.

Janet was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. She toured every year with the church’s Voices in Praise choir for their fall mission trip and was also a member of Bale’s Bible Fellowship.

Janet enjoyed traveling with her husband Rick, visiting such places as Israel, Rome, the Greek Islands and surrounding areas. One of the highlights of her travels was being baptized in the Jordan River by Dr. Gary Chapman.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, George Astor Mathis and Lucy Martin Mathis Hobson; her sister, Tanya Mathis; and her brother, Douglas Mathis.

Surviving family includes her husband, Glenn D. “Rick” O’Ferrell, Jr.; sister, Rita Mathis Brewington (Francis); two stepchildren, David O’Ferrell and Shannon Gibson; five step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; two nephews, Tyler Brewington (Sheri) and Ivan Brewington (Ashley); four great-nephews; and one great-niece.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Calvary Baptist Church, with Rev. Steven Ackley officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service at Crestview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, Attention: Contributions, 134 S. Peace Haven Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 or Brenner Children’s Hospital, Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations, P.O. Box 571021, Winston-Salem, NC  27157-1021.

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