Dorothy M. Matkins

May 2, 1940 - June 16, 2019

Dorothy Marybelle Long Matkins, 79, of Pedro passed into heaven, surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at the home of her daughter.  The Ironton native was born May 2, 1940, to Clyde and Anna Long.  Dorothy was a 1958 graduate of Rock Hill High School.  She was a homemaker and affectionately known as “Granny” to the friends of her grandchildren, whom she always enjoyed having in her home.  Dorothy attended Etna Baptist Mission and was known for her smile, hugs and encouraging words to all.  In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Sam Matkins; firstborn son, Dirk Allen Matkins and brothers, Jimmie Adams, Donald Long, George Long and Perry “Duke” Long.  She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Jackie and Lance Harris of Pedro; a son and daughter in law, Mark and Angie (Owens) Matkins of Ironton; grandchildren, Landon and Holly Harris, Michelle Matkins, Ashley and Tyson Murphy, Brandon and Melissa Matkins, Kelsey and Dustin Harper, Samantha and Nick Bryant, Lisa and Shawn Smith and Joseph Matkins; great grandchildren, Carter and Caton Harris, Samuel and Noah Matkins, Ryder, Breckyn and Gatlin Murphy, Laramie and Cyrus Harper, Raeleigh and Tripp Bryant and Jamarrie Matkins; brother and sister in law, Roy and Kay Long; sisters in laws, Avanelle Jenkins, Diane Long, Linda Long and special friends, Jim and Diane Worley.  Dorothy’s life was enriched by many special cousins, nieces, nephews and friends all of whom she loved dearly.  She leaves each of us with a rich heritage of love to be treasured and passed to future generations.  Funeral Service will be 5:30 PM, Friday, June 21, 2019 at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, OH with Pastor Greg Frasure officiating.  Burial will follow at Matkins Family Cemetery, Pedro OH.  Pallbearers include: George Long, Jr., Mike Long, Roy Long, Jr., Spanky Long, Nick Bryant, Dustin Harper and Tyson Murphy.  Visitation will be 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm at the funeral home.  Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.