Josephine Blackburn Mathews

Josephine Blackburn Mathews of Churchville died Friday, December 18 at Harford Memorial Hospital. She was 84. Born in Piney Creek, NC she was the daughter of the late Felix & Nannie (Dowell) Blackburn and wife of the late Samuel F. Mathews. Mrs. Mathews along with her late husband were the owners of the Coffee Cup Restaurant in Churchville. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Perryman. Josephine, who went by 'Jo', had a quick wit and great sense of humor. She loved to spend time with her friends and family. She enjoyed traveling around the country with her husband and children. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon L. Bensch of Havre de Grace; son, William F. Mathews of Churchville; grandchildren, Michael, Angela and Samuel and her two great grandchildren, Gavin and Lexi. In addition to her parents and husband she was also predeceased by her son Michael S. Mathews in 1972. A visitation will be held at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home on Monday, December 28, 2015 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm where a funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Sen. Bob Hooper House, 2007 Klein Plaza Drive, Forest Hill, MD 21015. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.tarringcargo.com. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001