Maria Fekas Matthews

Charlottesville native Maria Fekas Matthews went to be with our Lord on November 7, 2026.

Maria was an active member of the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Charlottesville. She loved singing in the choir with her mother, Nora, who was the organist. In addition to her devotion to the church, Maria served in numerous leadership positions in the Harmonia Chapter #366 Daughters of Penelope, as well as Capital District #3. Maria was at her happiest serving others and organizing projects.

Maria loved to read and was involved in several book clubs. Having been raised on Park Plaza, she enjoyed serving many civic groups and could be seen helping at many downtown events.

Maria had been employed by the University of Virginia Health System and showed that same leadership in the positions she held there. However, Maria’s greatest joy came from raising her three children, John, Dean, and Tina. Later in life, she continued to play that happy role as grandmother to Kristen and great-grandmother to Tyler.

Maria is survived by her sister, Gloria (John) Pantelides; brother, Peter George Fekas; daughter, Tina (Keith) Simpson; son, Dean (Brie) Matthews; son, John Matthews; granddaughter Kristen Simpson; and great-grandson Tyler, in addition to numerous relatives.

A viewing at 10:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m., will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 100 Perry Drive, Charlottesville, Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Batten Funeral Home of Ruckersville, Virginia.