Norma Corinne Matthews, 87, of Fairhope, died Friday, April 2, 2010 at Thomas Hospital, after suffering a stroke.
She was born Nov. 8, 1922 in Louisville, Ky., to Dr. Horace C. Pirtle and Lilly M. Rahn Pirtle.
Her family then moved to St. Petersburg, Fla., where she graduated from high school. She played professional softball for the R.H. Hall team as the star pitcher and was a competitive roller skater.
She served the body of Christ in all of her local congregations in many capacities. Her fond memories were serving at Prince of Peace as secretary, singing in the choir, and it was said of her, she was the outstanding ambassador for recruiting new choir members.
Her life was richly blessed by her family and her many friends. She cherished life and lived life to the fullest. She loved her home at Homestead Village, all the social activities, and her extended family at Homestead.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Horace C and Lilly (Rahn) Pirtle; husbands, Aden D. Ellett and Eugene R. Matthews; brother, Daniel C. Pirtle; sister-in-law, Marion A. Pirtle.
Survivors include brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Laverne R. and Marie M. Matthews of Fairhope; many cherished and loving friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at Ascension Lutheran Church, Daphne. Interment will be held at Fernwood Cemetery, Lockbourne, Ohio.
The family requests memorial donations be made to Ascension Lutheran Church building fund, 8888 County Road 64, Daphne, AL 36526.
Arrangements are by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., Fairhope.
