Joyce M. Sharpe, 93, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born June 9, 1932, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Dennis Moose and Sue Chapman Moose.

Joyce was a homemaker and a charter member of Temple Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and VBS and sang in the choir. She was Ms. Stony Point in 1949; she loved to garden and planting flowers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Rufus Sharpe Jr.

Those left to cherish and honor Joyce’s memories include her daughter, Crystal Martin (Eric Charles) of Rock Hill, S.C.; and her grandchildren, Reagan Martin of Charlotte and Preston Martin of Rock Hill.

The body will lie in state from 3 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Adams Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Temple Baptist Church in Stony Point. Rev. Jim McGraw will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritans Purse or Temple Baptist Church Missions. Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the family of Joyce M. Sharpe.

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