Life Reflections Of

Mrs. Emma Jean Adams McNeill Matthew
July 18, 1948-September 14, 2026

Monday night September 14, 2026, Mrs. Emma Jean McNeill Matthew was called from labor to reward…She was born in Talbot County, Georgia on July 18, 1948 to the late Mr. James Adams and Mrs. Annie Grace Neal Adams. She attended school and graduated from Ruth Carter High School in Talbot County and served in the United States Army, where she served faithfully for 20 years.

 She attended Liberty Hill Baptist Church where Reverend James G. Davis, Pastor and Sister Glen Davis is first lady. Emma Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Willie Y. Matthew, three brothers: Marvin Adams, Felton Adams and Curtis Adams. As well as her two sons, Mr. Anthony McNeill and Robert S. McNeill. 

Emma Jean leaves to cherish her memories and celebrate her life her sister, Mrs. Bertha Prater, brother, Mr. Willie James Adams, god daughter, Lesa Colton, sister-in-laws, Stella (Andrew) Rodgers and Livetta (Robert) Randon, brother-in-laws:  Andrew, Ernest (Lisa) Barnes, Jimmy (Elizabeth), Charles Barnes and Donnell Barnes Her step-children: Cornelius Matthew, Shamineka Matthew, Jacquline and Marvin (Jeranze). Niece Tresca Prater, nephew Kariba Prater and a host of grand nieces and nephews along with other relatives, friends and church family. 

Repast: 

Sonesta Essential 

4027 Veterans Court,Columbus. Ga. 31906

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The family of Mrs. Emma Jean Matthew wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, comfort and kindness shown to us during this time of bereavement. May God continue to bless you for your caring ways and keep you in his loving care.

McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian
Blvd. Columbus, Ga 31907