Iva Frances Jones Spears
Sep 4, 1949 — Sep 9, 2026
Galax, Virginia
Iva Frances Jones Spears 77 of Galax, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Paul and Bessie Jane Campbell Jones; children, Mark Spears and John Spears; sister, Cheryl Jones.
Survivors include her children, Matthew Spears, and Jennifer Privett both of Galax, Virginia; grandchildren, Jocalyn Rose Spears, Cheyenne Nicole Privett, and Elizabeth Jane Privett; great-grandchild, Mona Leigh Ann Beth Frazier; special friend, Zelda Youngblood.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. There will be no visitation.
It is with a sad heart that we post the passing of Iva Spears. Iva was a great supporter of the farm and our many activities. As recently as the Carroll County Ag Fair Iva could be found bagging cornmeal for the farm exhibit. She will be missed by all of us here at Matthews Farm.
LAST TUESDAY NIGHT JAM
September 8, 2026
6:00 - 8:00
Covered Dish Meal - Bring something to share and your own drink.
Call for Volunteers
On Saturday September 12th starting at 10 a.m. the Matthews Farm Museum outdoor oven build continues, and we are looking for volunteers that would be interested in coming out that day to help. No experience necessary. You do not have to sign up or anything, just show up. Can’t make it at 10…..then come when you can.
The Museum is Open
Tuesday - Saturday
from
10:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Matthews Living History Farm Museum houses several breeds of heritage animals.
All Donations Are Appreciated.
We are a non-profit organization. Your donation can be for a specific event, class, or animal here on the farm. Community is important to us and we love to be able to host events, classes and programs for you all to enjoy and learn from it. If you would like your donation to be for a specific use please reach out to us and let us know.
