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Community Holds Closure Celebration For Jonelle Matthews

GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4) - Family and friends gathered to say goodbye to Jonelle Matthews on Sunday. Matthews disappeared in 1984 after performing in a Christmas concert in Greeley.

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She was 12 years old. Her remains were found last month at an oil and gas site southeast of LaSalle.

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Her family, friends and the community gathered at the Adventure Church for what they called a "closure celebration."

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