Mildred Lilly Matherly

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BUTLER - Mildred Lily (Matherly) Cole, 98, of Butler, TN was called home to be with the Lord and her devoted husband of 52 years, Everett C. "Pete" Cole and her precious daughter, Betty Sue Matherly unexpectedly on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

She was able to be in her home until the end which meant the world to her. Mildred was born on November 25, 1921 in Butler to the late Edward and Georgia Matherly. In addition to her husband, daughter and parents she was preceded in death by her Brothers, Guy Matherly, Murel Matherly & Elbert Matherly and sisters Bonalee Matherly, Esther Wagner & Margie Bailey. She was also preceded in death by a wonderful son-in-law, Wendell Francis and was the last living matriarch to the Cole family; which she loved and treasured dearly.

Until they meet again, she leaves behind her cherished daughter Carolyn Marie Francis of Florida and her devoted caregiver to the end, her son, Carl Everett Cole of Butler; Grandchildren Amy Jones (Mitch), Paul Francis (Kristina), Angela Matherly, Guy Matherly (Missy), Erica Southerland (Justin), Ashley Cole and Brittany Maness (Dwight). Great-Grandchildren left to cherish many memories: Sarah Peterson, Matthew Matherly (Paige), Morgan Wright, Kirsten Matherly, Kalie Matherly, Xavier Longoria, Madison Matherly, Leah Matherly, Liam Matherly, Alyssa Cain and Michael Southerland. Brother Paul Matherly (Elfreda) and sisters, Virginia Davis, Marie Williams & Sue Pierce and sister-in-law Marie Matherly; many nieces and nephews.

Mildred loved sewing and spent several years working in a drycleaner as a seamstress. She was a passionate quilter creating, giving and sharing many with her children, grandchildren, and many others throughout her life. She spent many years traveling across the country with her husband as he worked, moving her family many times on a moments' notice. In her younger years she loved gardening and canning. She and her husband hunted and cooked for many hunters in North Carolina after retirement. She loved the Lord and never missed an opportunity to tell others about Jesus. She read through her Bible yearly and loved many friends that she attended church with both at Cobbs Creek Baptist in Butler and Bethany Baptist Church, Mountain City, where she was a member.

Mildred loved her family and had a special love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also had several special caregivers who helped to keep her wish of staying in the home to the end possible: Gloria Hathorn, Gloria Leveillee, Beverly Lowe, Luvena Erwin and Tom Erwin.

The family will receive family and friends at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home in Elizabethton, TN with the service to follow at 1:00 p.m. Pastors Bryan Sheehan, her nephew, and Doug Hinshaw, a long time friend will be officiating. A graveside service and burial will follow the service at Butler Cemetery in Butler, TN. Pallbearers will be Justin Southerland, Dwight Maness, Mitch Jones, Guy Matherly, Greg Matherly, Craig Davis, Matthew Matherly and Bryan Sheehan.

Edward married Georgia Mae Cress on 8 Jan 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Georgia (daughter of George Washington Cress and Mary Loretta Stout) was born on 19 Jul 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Louvenia Smithpeters about 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Louvenia (daughter of Dr. David Smithpeter and Sarah E. Young) was born on 20 Oct 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 May 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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George was living with his son in law Ed Matherly in the 1930 Johnson County, TN Census.

"Elizabethton Star," Wednesday, March 19, 1947
GEORGE W. CRESS
George W. Cress, 94, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. H. Matherly Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. after a short illness. Mr. Cress was a native of Johnson County and one of the oldest citizens of this section. He was a prominent farmer and member of the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. E. H. Matherly of Butler, Mrs. R. H. Crosswhite of Bakersville, Calif., and Mrs. J. E. Thompson of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; three sons, R. G. Cress of Elizabethton, J. C. Cress of Milton, Oregon and J. B. Cress of McKinley, Oregon; 30 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Susan Bumgardner.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church at Butler, Thursday, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. M. H. carder and the Rev. Clarence Nelson officiating. Burial will be made in Morely[sic] Cemetery.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home until time to be removed to the church for service.

CRESS, George W.
"Johnson County News," Thursday, March 20, 1947
GEORGE W. CRESS
George W. Cress, aged 94, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. E. N. Matherly of Butler, Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., after a brief illness.
Cress, a native of Johnson County, was one of the oldest citizens of this section. He was a prominent farmer and a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. E. N. Matherly, Mrs. R. H. Crosswhite of Bakersville, Calif., and Mrs. J. E. Thompson of Serman Oaks, Sal.[sic - ?Sherman Oaks, Ca.]; three sons, R. G. of Elizabethton, J. C. of Milton, Ore., and J. B. of McKinley, Ore., one sister, Sue Anna Mumgardner[sic] of North Carolina, and 30 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be conducted at Cobbs Creek Baptist Church at Butler today (Thursday, March 20) at 10 a.m., with Rev. M. H. Carder and Rev. Clarence Nelson officiating. Burial will be in the Morley Cemetery.

George married Mary Loretta Stout about 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of William B. Stout and Sarah Edna Moore) was born in 1850 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Apr 1906. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Matherly descendants came from England in early 1800 settling in Eastern Tennessee. His 1st marriage was to Biddie Johnson. Jane F was born 9-3-1842 and Biddie died when she was 13 months old. James then married Pherube Rosana Haynes (or Hawkins) on 10-16-1847. She was born 10-8-1827 and died 11-28-1917. Their children were Martha C 8-19-1848, John W 9-15-1850, Joseph D 11-20-1853, Mary E 10-18-1856, Celia H 5-5-1861, William J 1-10-1867, and David Grant Matherly 7-3-1870.

James married Phereby Rosanna Haynes about 1842 in North Carolina, , , . Phereby was born on 8 Oct 1827 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 28 Nov 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Phoebe (Pheraby) was living with her son David Grant Matherly in the 1910 Johnson County, TN Census.

David married Sarah E. Young on 6 Apr 1858 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 18 May 1839; died on 18 Feb 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Sarah G. (Cress) about 1849 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . Sarah was born about 1830 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died before 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sarah Edna Moore on 19 Jan 1845 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Rufus Moore and Catherine Shoun) was born on 11 Jan 1829 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 Apr 1853 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]