Jean Matthews Gossett-Williams, age 93 of Demorest, Georgia & formerly of Morrow, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 20, 2021 following an extended illness.
Born in Ozark, Alabama on November 02, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Warner T. & Belle Marshall Matthews. Jean retired as a switch board operator with Coca Cola Company after many years of dedicated service. She was a faithful member of the Level Grove Baptist Church in Cornelia and was formerly a member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. In her spare time, Jean was an avid gardener, enjoyed reading her Bible, & leading others to Christ. Most of all, she enjoyed spending precious time with her children, grandchildren, & great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard M. Gossett, second husband, Jerome Williams, brothers, Thomas Matthews, Edward Matthews, Zack Matthews, & John Matthews; and a sister, Myra Lowery.
Survivors include her children, Richard “Tim” Gossett of Atlanta, GA; Phillip W. & Dianne Gossett of Demorest, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Billy & Marie Matthews of Sharpsburg, GA; grandchildren, Matthew Gossett, Amy Gossett, Amanda Gossett, Jana & Jared Sanders, Dr. Michael & Katie Gossett; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, & friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Hillside Memorial Chapel with her grandson, Dr. Michael Gossett officiating. Entombment will follow the service at 2:30 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park Cemetery & Mausoleum, 6841 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA 30236.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m & 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made in memory of Jean Matthews Gossett-Williams to Level Grove Baptist Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 416 Cornelia, Georgia 30531.
An online guest registry is available at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com
Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
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