Jackie Harper Matthews, 79, of Brunswick and Jesup, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020, at her residence in Jesup.

Jackie was born August 6, 1940, in Jesup, GA to Harry Calvin Harper and Clemmie Dixon Harper. She was a 1957 graduate of Wayne County High School. Jackie began working for H & R Block in 1969, and became a franchise owner in 1972 until 2010, and continued to work for H & R Block until her retirement 2019. Jackie was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Darien, and attended Unity Church of God in Jesup. Jackie enjoyed riding horses on her horse ranch in Jesup, and loved spending time with her great granddaughter.

Survivors include her sons, Harry James 'Jim' Bennett (Milka) of Boca Raton, FL, Daniel 'Dan' Bennett (Belinda) of Brunswick, Zane Drake Bennett of Morristown, TN, grandchildren; Kaylan Willis, Natalie Bennett, Nicole Bennett, Zachary Bennett, Josh Harper, and Michael Swarcz; a great granddaughter, Riley Jade Willis.

At the families request, due to the COVID-19 virus, private services were held at Chapman Funeral Chapel, and entombment was held at Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that you consider donating to your favorite charity or helping someone in need, and continue to pray for those affected by the Corona Virus.