Joyce Moore Funderburk

Born on May 21, 1935, Joyce was a Union County native who loved needlepoint and baking and cooking for others. She was especially famous for her pound cakes and always insisted that guests have a sweet treat before they left. Joyce would also work with family and friends to make pocketbooks that they would then sell to fund cherished beach vacations together. On the weekends, you could find Joyce gardening and spending lots of time “playing in her flowers” and planting a variety of blooms throughout her yard. She attended Bethel Baptist Church in Marshville, North Carolina, where she was a faithful and dedicated member. Finally, Joyce loved and treasured her family and all the precious memories she made with them. “Mimi,” as she was affectionately known, will always be remembered for her infectious smile and unwavering love for her family and friends on whom she left an indelible mark.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Roger Funderburk; former husband Edd Moore; and brothers, Harold Deese, Clayton Deese, and Kenneth Deese. She is survived by her children, Terri M. Bailey (Bish) and Steve E. Moore (Donna); grandchildren, Kent Long, Chelsey Bailey Lundgren (Tyson), Robert Bishop Bailey III (Deveryn), Schyler Bailey-Patel (Mike), and Casey Elizabeth Moore; great grandchildren, Wyatt Lundgren, Walker Lundgren, Wren Lundgren, Robert B. Bailey (Bo) IV, Ford Bailey, and Jackson Bailey; and sister, Willie Collins.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe, located at 204 South Main Street, Monroe, North Carolina. A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:30 am in the McEwen Colonial Chapel with burial immediately following at Lakeland Memorial Park.

The family welcomes flowers to honor Joyce’s love for them, but memorials and donations can be made to Hospice of Union County, 700 West Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, North Carolina, 28110.

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McEwen Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Joyce Moore Funderburk.