- Agnes Matteson Sternberg, 100, of Tryon, NC passed away on Monday, September 25, 2018 at White Oak Manor in Tryon, NC.Agnes was born in Davidson, Saskatchewan Canada to the late Guy Raymond Matteson and Kathryn King Matteson; she grew up in Canada until the age of 7 when her family moved to Aurora, IL. In 1942, she married Harlow G. Sternberg, they moved to Miami, FL where he was stationed for training. Upon completion of his training, they moved to CO where he was stationed. In 1945, they had their first son Harlow G. Sternberg Jr. Once the war ended, they moved to Aurora, IL and in 1949, had their second son Gregory D. Sternberg. In 1977, they relocated to the Tryon, NC area building their first home on Glenwalden Lane and later moved to the Gillette Woods Community in Tryon. Agnes was very active with the Tryon Arts and Crafts School, where she taught weaving for almost 20 years. In 1998, Agnes moved to White Oak Village in Tryon, NC.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harlow G. Sternberg in 1989; a sister, Lois Best; and a brother, Ray Matteson.Agnes is survived by two sons, Harlow G. Sternberg Jr. and his wife Helen of Gray, ME and Gregory D. Sternberg and his wife Pam of Paradise Valley, AZ. Also surviving are five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 27, 2018 in the Activity Room at White Oak Manor.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tryon Arts and Crafts School, 373 Harmon Field Rd, Tryon, NC 28782.
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