Christine Plemmons Matthews
December 25, 1922 ~ April 4, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Christine "Chris" Plemmons Matthews, a lifelong Asheville resident, passed away peacefully at her home on April 4, 2017. Cheerful, outgoing, and courageous, Chris was a beloved and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. She added warmth to the lives of all who knew her.
Born on Christmas Day in 1922, Chris was the seventh of eight children born to Laxton Mallie and Minnie Elizabeth Donaldson Plemmons. She attended Asheville public schools and, briefly, Mars Hill College. In 1942, she married Jack Butler Matthews, Jr., also of Asheville.
In the 1970s, she began working at Matthews Ford as the first female sales person in the region. She quickly proved that a woman could indeed sell cars. During her sales career at Matthews, she won numerous achievement awards. She retired in 1987.
Chris was a shining example for her family. She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline K., of Asheville; son, Ross and wife Kathleen and children, Daniel and Meagan, of Salt Lake City, Utah; grandson, Warren Gentry and son, Gunnar, of Glenwood Springs, Colorado; granddaughter, Katharine Davis and husband Mark and daughter Emily, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband and by her daughter, Trina Matthews Mullen.
The family is especially grateful to Roberta Pearcy, Rika Jeter, Cookie Morgan, and Sandy Jones, devoted care givers who provided superb care for Chris during the final years of her life.
Chris was a longtime member of the Asheville First Baptist Church and the Dorcas Bible Study Sunday School class. Following her 2010 move to Givens Estates, she attended services in the Givens Chapel.
A graveside service for Chris will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory, 901 Aiken Road, Asheville. A memorial service will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Givens Estates Chapel, which is located on the second floor of Asbury Commons.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018, or http://www.pdf.org
I worked with Christine at Matthews Ford and have fond memories of her with that beautiful smile on her face. She was a wonderful person and I’m grateful to have known her. My sympathies extended to her family in their loss.
I will miss Chris very much.WE worked together a long time and she was always at the head of the class.People liked her and that was one of the keys to being a good automobile salesperson.Solong to a beautiful lady.
What a wonderful woman and fine person Mrs. Matthews
was. Sympathies and my condolences to Ross and the
family.
Deepest condolences to you Ross, and all of your Moms family, at this sad time. I surely had many times with her and loved her good cheer and friendship. My Mom, Lauretta, sends her regrets and remembers Chris from Harvest House and also how she would update me on Ross. Bless Chris in her new adventure.
Dear Jacqueline, Ross and Family,
I’m sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I enjoyed the few times that I visited her with Trina. Believe it or not, I think of her every Christmas and I am sure I will continue to do so in the future. I hope you can take comfort in knowing that she had a very long and good life.
You all did a nice job on the obituary.
Best regards,
To the Family,you are in my thoughts and Prayers,,Chris was a gracious and kind Lady,always had that smile,She was one of a kind.I was Blessed to have worked with her and got to know her as a friend and co-worker. She took pride in doing her paperwork,doing her best which made my job easier ..
,Cherish her Memories ,as I know you will,they are Forever..
To all of the family – you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Chris was one of my mom’s (Lucille White) best friends. I have many fond memories of Chris over the years. I have missed her presence in my life since Mom’s passing. My sympathies and condolences to all of the family.
To Ross and family – During this time of sadness and loss, my prayers are with you. Whenever I would visit Ross at his moms home, she was always welcoming and never had a problem of carrying on a nice conversation. Each time after departing, I thought to myself, what a wonderful, kind and friendly person. She is now in a peaceful place for eternity. As many mourn her departing, we must also keep in mind that she had a wonderful and fulfilling life with many accomplishments. This being said, is reason to celebrate as well. May she rest in peace.
I will never forget this very special lady who always had a big smile on her face and a sense of humor to go with it. Christine Matthews was loved by everyone who knew her. She was a gentle lady and a good friend. Please know that you Katherine and your family are in my thoughts and prayers for peace and strength to get through this very difficult time of loss. You know that I am always here for you when you need me.