Mary Virginia Matlock

Mary Virginia Wardlow Matlock, age 93, passed away on March 11, 2026, in Adamsville, Tennessee. Born on September 22, 1932, in Michie, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Brown Wardlow and Velma Reid Wardlow.

On March 31, 1951, she married the love of her life, Odus Matlock. Their marriage stood as a beautiful example of devotion and partnership for nearly seven decades until his passing on October 31, 2019.

Mrs. Matlock was known throughout the Selmer community for her warm spirit, eye for style, and genuine kindness. A lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Selmer, she served her church family in many roles over the years. She worked as a teller at Selmer Bank and Trust, managed Kenwin Shop in Selmer, owned and operated The Snooty Fox, and later managed Yvonne’s Clothing Store. In her later years, she served as a funeral ambassador with Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, where her gentle and caring nature brought comfort to countless families.

Above all, Mrs. Matlock found her greatest joy in the people she loved. She cherished shopping trips with her daughter, Mary Todd, and held a special place in her heart for her grandson, with whom she treasured every moment spent together. She welcomed others into her home, filled her kitchen with wonderful cooking, and was especially known for her beloved pecan pie.

She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Mary Todd Tucker and husband Charlie of Ramer, Tennessee, and her beloved grandson, Harrison Reid Tucker of Ramer, Tennessee. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Audene Childers and Christine Atkins, and one brother, Gordon Wardlow.