Helen "Louise" Stoots Matherly

Helen "Louise" Stoots Matherly, 81, of 1137 Trogdon Drive in Eden, passed away early Thursday morning, October 17, 2013, at Hospice Home of Rockingham County.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, October 20, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Lawson Cemetery.

Mrs. Matherly was born August 7, 1932 in Rockingham County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Louie and Dicie Wilmoth Stoots. She was a member of New Heights Baptist Church and a retiree of Walmart with over 20 years of service.

She is survived by her brother, James Harless Stoots and wife, Idellis, of Eden; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a special friend, Kathy Purdy.

The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at 222 NC 700 West in Eden.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com