Cover for Joy Drake Eudy's Obituary

Joy Drake Eudy

May 15, 1939 — January 28, 2026

Midland

Joy Gaynelle Drake Eudy, 86, of Midland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Joy was born May 15, 1939, in Cabarrus County to the late John Alexander Drake and the late Ella Knight Drake. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, David Edward Eudy; brothers Bob Drake and Curtis Drake of Midland and sister Alice Ruth McDaniel of Mt. Pleasant.

Joy loved playing the piano. She was a church pianist for many years and played the piano for a gospel group "the Inheritors". Most of all, Joy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.

The graveside service in celebration of Joy's life will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Cemetery of Midland, officiated by Rev. Leon Hawks and Rev. Lewis Whittington.

Survivors include son, Jeff Eudy and wife, Tena, of Midland; son, Mike Eudy and wife, Kim, of Midland; son, Mark Eudy and wife, Crystall of Bluffton, SC; grandchildren, Brian, Angie, Sheena, Brant, David, Adam, Noah, Lydia and Levi; great-grandchildren, Bethany, Elly, Brody, Asher, Karson, Ansley, Knox and Luke. Also many nieces and nephews.

The Eudy family would like to sincerely thank Evonna and Raven of Carolina Caring Hospice for their care and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Carolina Caring Hospice or your local hospice.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Eudy family.
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Service Schedule

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Graveside Service

Monday, February 9, 2026

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

First Baptist Church Cemetery

4720 Garmon Mill Road, Midland, NC 28107

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