Phyllis Matthews was born fifth of nine children to George and Jennie Watts of Gainesville, Florida. Mrs. Matthews has been married to Cedric Matthews Sr. for twenty-eight years. H...ver maisPhyllis Matthews was born fifth of nine children to George and Jennie Watts of Gainesville, Florida. Mrs. Matthews has been married to Cedric Matthews Sr. for twenty-eight years. Her husband serves as senior pastor of Greater Church of God by Faith in Jacksonville, Florida. They are the proud parents of two sons, Cedric II and Cephas.ver menos