Karen Sue Matthew Obituary

February 17, 1951 – March 19, 2025

Karen Sue Matthew of Greensboro, NC, passed away on March 19, 2025, at Beacon Place following a battle with cancer. She was born on February 17, 1951 in Florence, SC, to Harvey R. Tucker and Jetty W. Tucker. She was predeceased by her father and mother, as well as her brothers, Robert Tucker and Reginald Tucker. Survivors include her brothers, Gene Tucker (spouse, Susan) of Greensboro, NC; Ryan Tucker (spouse, Debbi) of Chicago, IL; Rodney Tucker of Nashville, NC; nieces and nephews: Gina Tucker, Sonia “Tina” Walker (spouse, Chad), Adrienne Tucker (spouse, Heather), Jenna Turbyfill (spouse, Lee), Matt Tucker (fiancée, Hannah), Destiny Tucker; and great-nieces: Emerie Locklear, Charlotte “Lottie” Turbyfill.

Karen (Sue to family) graduated from Grimsley High School in Greensboro, NC and received her BA in Journalism from UNC-Chapel Hill. She furthered her education by receiving her BS in Business at UNC-Greensboro followed by obtaining her Master’s Degree in Liberal Studies at UNC-Greensboro. Over the years, she worked as a reporter and a deputy in Henderson County, NC before becoming a Special Agent with the NC State Bureau of Investigation and becoming the Director of Investigations for the NC Board of Pharmacy. She has been retired for about the past ten years.

Karen enjoyed spending time with her friends, traveling, and was an avid reader. She enjoyed tending to flowers in her back yard as well as going to the beach to spend some quiet time alone with a book and a good view. She attended Cornerstone Baptist Church and spent time congregating with fellow church members as a part of the Petal Pushers bringing joy to those unable to attend services.

A memorial service will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC, located at 5736 Inman Rd, on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, family requests that you make donations to your preferred nonprofit organization of choice.

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