Joyce Y. Dear

There will be a graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212, Thursday at 10:00 am.

Born November 30, 1930, in Cordele, GA, and raised in Thomasville, GA. Mrs. Dear was the daughter of the late James William and Ann Grimsley Youngblood. She was a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC. She ran a successful cosmetic business and loved playing golf, gardening, and cards with her friends.

In addition to her parents, her husband, Jeptha William Dear, a sister, Betty Ann Youngblood, a daughter Beverly Ann Kaufman preceded Mrs. Dear in death.

Survivors include her son, W. Glenn Ford, and his wife, Tammy; two grandchildren Taylor Ann, Connor, and his girlfriend, Jacqueline; and great-grandchild, Isabelle Ford, all of Matthews.

Memorials may be made to the Matthews Masonic Lodge #461, P.O. Box 1527, Matthews, NC 28105. The family offers a special thank you to the medical and staff members of Royal Park Rehabilitation & Health Center for their loving care.

Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral and Cremation Service, Charlotte.

“Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free. I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned to Him and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work and play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I’ve found that peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy, A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, those things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I favored much Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Lift up your heart and share with me. God wanted me now, and He set me free.” By Unknown.