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MARGARET J. MATTHEWS Margaret J. Matthews, 77, Hardinsburg, died Nov. 16, 2007, at her residence. She was born April 11, 1930, in Breckinridge County, the daughter of the late Edward J. Whitfill and Frances Alexander Whitfill. She was a member of St. Romuald Catholic Church, the Altar Society, Legion of Mary and the planning committee for funeral meals. She was a former employee of Galante Studio, who for many years along with her children did handwork for the studio from her home. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening and baking. Many in Breckinridge County will remember her for the beautiful cakes she prepared over the years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Matthews, a daughter, Patricia Matthews; three brothers, Lonnie, Tom and Richard Whitfill; and three sisters, Matilda Bickett, Mary Robbins and Helen Downs. Mrs. Matthews is survived by nine children, Ken (Jackie) Matthews, Vero Beach, Fla., Phillip (Marilyn) Matthews, and Doug (Trish) Matthews, both of Brandenburg, Carlos (Gwen) Matthews, and Linda (Steve) Stinnett, both of Hardinsburg, Marie (Tim) Curran, Garrett, Lori (Randy) Howard, Irvington, Jenny (Mike) Camp, Falls of Rough, and Anita (Michael) Sullivan, Hastings, Neb.; 34 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren on the way; two brothers, Joseph and Guy Whitfill, both of Hardinsburg; four sisters, Ebbie Tanner and Jean Powers, both of Hardinsburg, Ruth Hazelwood, Guston, and Emily Bland, Balltown. Funeral services were held Nov. 20 from St. Romuald Catholic Church with Father Tony Bickett officiating. Burial was in the St. Romuald Cemetery, directed by Trent-Dowell Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Romuald School. Condolences may be left online at www.trentdowell.com.
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