Joy Mary Devine Zomerdyke died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at her home at the age of 77.
She was born in North Bergan, New Jersey on August 1, 1945 to the late Mary and Edward Devine.
She was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church where she sang in the church choir. She was a former kindergarten teacher at Lighthouse Christian Academy in Riveredge, New Jersey. Joy studied child development education at New York University. She was a children's book author and also owned her own business, Victorian Designs by Joy.
She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Joseph Zomerdyke. She is survived by a daughter, Loren Zomerdyke of Raeford.
Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Ephesus Baptist Church. A funeral was held at 11 a.m. at Ephesus Baptist Church with Pastor Wayne Sanderson officiating. Memorials may be made to: Hoke County Animal Shelter, 353 CC Steele Roard, Raeford, NC 28376 or to the ASPCA https://hslf.org/donate. Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com