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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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06/06/1947 – 08/14/2026
Kingstree, SC
Kingstree, SC
Funeral Services
A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. Friday, August 21, 2026, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree, South Carolina.
Visitation
Matt’s family will receive guests in Grace Hall following the service from 12 to 1:30 for visitation.
Memorials
Memorials may be made out to McLeod Hospice House, 1203 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506 or Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Mattie Powell “Matt” Burgess, 79, wife of Jeff Burgess, passed away peacefully Friday, August 14, 2026, at McLeod Hospice in Florence, surrounded by family.
Matt was born June 6, 1947, in Ridgeland, SC, a daughter of the late Curtis Malcolm Powell and Ollie Lee Sheppard Powell. She was a graduate of Jenkins High School in Savannah, GA. Matt worked at Burgess Insurance Agency for 50 years, many of those years as CEO. She was involved in many organizations around her community and left a lasting impact on each one.
She was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, the Professional Women’s Organization of Kingstree, the Women’s Golf Association of the Pee Dee, and was a proud member of the Kingstree Chamber of Commerce and served as its president in 1987. Matt also played in numerous bridge clubs around Kingstree over the years.
She had a group of special friends for over 70 years known as “The Sisters”, consisting of Mary Brown, Carolyn Grayson and June Holliday.
Matt will be remembered for her warm heart, quick wit, devotion to her family and friends, and lasting friendships she made throughout her life. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.
In addition to her husband Jeff, Matt is survived by: two sons, Brian Burgess (Jennifer), of Kingstree, and Joel Burgess (Elizabeth Charla Turner), of Murrells Inlet; a granddaughter who was her pride and joy, Jenna Kate Burgess; a brother, Mike Powell (Carolyn); nieces and nephews, Tim Powell (Holly), Amy Sanders (Jonathan), and Megan Freeman (William).
A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. Friday, August 21, 2026, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree, South Carolina. Matt’s family will receive guests in Grace Hall from 12:00 to 1:30 following the service for visitation.
Memorials may be made out to McLeod Hospice House, 1203 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506 or Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Matt was born June 6, 1947, in Ridgeland, SC, a daughter of the late Curtis Malcolm Powell and Ollie Lee Sheppard Powell. She was a graduate of Jenkins High School in Savannah, GA. Matt worked at Burgess Insurance Agency for 50 years, many of those years as CEO. She was involved in many organizations around her community and left a lasting impact on each one.
She was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, the Professional Women’s Organization of Kingstree, the Women’s Golf Association of the Pee Dee, and was a proud member of the Kingstree Chamber of Commerce and served as its president in 1987. Matt also played in numerous bridge clubs around Kingstree over the years.
She had a group of special friends for over 70 years known as “The Sisters”, consisting of Mary Brown, Carolyn Grayson and June Holliday.
Matt will be remembered for her warm heart, quick wit, devotion to her family and friends, and lasting friendships she made throughout her life. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.
In addition to her husband Jeff, Matt is survived by: two sons, Brian Burgess (Jennifer), of Kingstree, and Joel Burgess (Elizabeth Charla Turner), of Murrells Inlet; a granddaughter who was her pride and joy, Jenna Kate Burgess; a brother, Mike Powell (Carolyn); nieces and nephews, Tim Powell (Holly), Amy Sanders (Jonathan), and Megan Freeman (William).
A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. Friday, August 21, 2026, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree, South Carolina. Matt’s family will receive guests in Grace Hall from 12:00 to 1:30 following the service for visitation.
Memorials may be made out to McLeod Hospice House, 1203 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506 or Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Jeff and family, Heaven has gained another angel. She always had a smile and a sweet disposition. I didn’t know her well, but once you met her it was like finding another friend. A special lady. May yoy find comfort in your memories.
Jeff, sorry to hear about your loss. My wife Margaret Ann grew up in Ridgeland and is a couple of months older than Matt. Know you are. In our prayers.
Jeff, very sad to read about your wife’s passing. Susie and I will have you in our thoughts and prayers!!
My sincere condolences to Jeff and the family. Matt was truly a beacon of cheer where ever she was and she will forever be remembered!
Jeff and family, we are so sorry to hear of Matt’s passing.