Joyce Shoemaker Estes Obituary
In loving memory of Joyce Shoemaker Estes of Hiddenite, North Carolina, who departed this world on May 18, 2026 at the age of 82. Joyce leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Joyce had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Joyce may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Absie Howard Shoemaker and Viola Mae Shoemaker. She is survived by: her daughter Donna Estes Loudermelk of Hiddenite; her siblings, Johnnie Shoemaker of Love Valley, Faye Cumby of Statesville, Willene Johnson of Harmony and Karen Johnson of Statesville; her grandchildren, Jody Combs (Jennifer) and Courtney Sharpe; and her great grandchild Dylan Combs (Abi).
