Mary Matthews

Mary Edna Bosier Matthews was born on July 23, 1953, in Pinewood, South Carolina, to the late Isaac Bosier, Sr. and Mary Dow Bosier. She graduated from Scott Branch High School, demonstrating determination early in life by working as a school bus driver while still a student.

After graduation, Mary moved to Thomasville, North Carolina, where she built a career in the furniture industry, working with Burlington Mills, Thomasville Furniture, and Mark Davis. Gifted with artistic talent, she became an accomplished gold leaf gilder. In 1991, Mary married Johnus P. Matthews, whom she met at Emanuel Baptist Church, Thomasville, NC. Their loving and devoted union spanned over 36 years. Mary enjoyed many hobbies, including fishing, softball, and bowling, where she earned recognition as a champion and record-holder.

Mary was a long-time active member of New Bethel Baptist Church. On Sunday, April 26, 2026, surrounded by family, Mary peacefully entered eternal rest. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Frank Bosier and Isaac Bosier, Jr.; her son, Aaron Matthews; and her sister-in-law, Susie Mae Bosier.

Mary leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted husband, Johnus P. Matthews; her children: Minister Carl Edward Dyson-Bosier, Andy (Samantha) Bosier, Johnny Rae Matthews, Ossie (Quanisha) Dyson, Sean (Aisha) Dyson, Lamar (Linda) Dyson, Deborah Scott, Edwina Pearson, Kristina “Rena” (John) Joyner, and Michelle (Chris) Ezekiel Brown; along with many grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and her beloved grand dog, Prince Bosier. She is also survived by her brothers: John (Rev. Wilhelmena) Bosier, James Bosier, Leroy Bosier, Rev. Thomas (Elizabeth) Bosier, and Floyd (Sylvia) Bosier; her sisters-in-laws: Thelma Bosier, Ruth (Tyrone) Toland, and Helen Bosier. Mary will also be fondly remembered by her close and devoted “sister friends”: Carolyn Hicks, Gloria McCollough, Malverse Allison and Mattie (John) Dyson. Mary will be remembered for her strength, honesty, and the love she shared with her family and friends.