Juanita "Nita" Matherly

Mrs. Juanita “Nita” McNeil Matherly passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home at the age of 81.   She was born in Wilkes County on October 16, 1939.  She became a Christian in 1948 during a vacation bible school at New Hope Baptist Church and she was a faithful member of Robinhood Road Baptist Church for 55 years where she led the preschool department for most of her time there.  She retired from W-S Forsyth County Schools with many years of service.  She was a wonderful mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend to so many people.  She loved traveling and lived her life fully.  She loved her flowers, gardening and enjoyed feeding her birds and watching them play in the backyard.  She always had a puzzle on the kitchen table for anyone that came by to work on while there.  She was a master of crossword puzzles.  Her heart was of gold and she went through many trials in her life and stayed strong in her Faith.  She loved God more than anything and was always reading her bible and in prayer.  We know that she walked through the pearly gates and Jesus said to her, “Great job, Nita, my faithful servant”.  Preceding her in death was her former husband, Ronald Matherly and a brother, Pat Martin.  Surviving is a son, Gary Matherly (Yana) of Pfafftown; two daughters, Karen Harper (Bobby) of W-S and Robin Oldham (Dennis Councilman) of W-S; three grandchildren, Lauren Lambeth (Corey), Jonathan Oldham, and Cory Matherly (fiancé, Karlee Montuori); two great-grandchildren, Ava Lambeth and Cordelia Royall; two sisters, Bronda Nichols of Millers Creek and Judy Martin of Purlear; also surviving is a sister-in-law, Debbie Martin of Purlear and a special friend, Roby Walls.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Westlawn Gardens of Memory with Rev. John E. Hackworth, Jr. officiating.  The family will have a Celebration of Life from 3pm to 6pm for friends at Robinhood Road Baptist Church.  The family would like to send special thanks to everyone who helped take care of her during her illness, Dr. Terry Hess, Trellis Supportive Care, and to her many church friends.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Robinhood Road Baptist Church, Attention: Preschool Department, 5422 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106.  Hayworth-Miller Lewisville Chapel is serving the family of Mrs. Matherly.