Joye Smiling-Young

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Joye Yvonne Smiling- Young, 46, of Florence, who transitioned on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this time of loss and remembrance. God whispered in your mother's ear, "Joye shall be her name." He knew the joy she would spread as she traveled life's highway-unstoppable in achieving her goals. She took the enemy's stumbling blocks and turned them into stepping stones. Never one to spend time grumbling or complaining, she would get up, face the challenge, and win. A Time to Be Born Joye Yvonne Smiling, the first-born daughter of Mr. Gedine Smiling Jr. and Mrs. Brenda Smiling Howard, was born on January 9, 1979, in Florence, South Carolina. A Time to Grow Jove was educated in the public schools of Florence, beginning at Greenwood Elementary School and graduating from Wilson High School in 1997. Shortly after, she pursued cosmetology at Chris Logan and Betty Stevens Cosmetology School in Florence, SC. Driven by a deep passion for helping others, Joye transitioned into healthcare. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomist, and EKG Technician. Her commitment and perseverance led her to earn her Associate's Degree in Nursing on August 6, 2025. No matter the challenge, Joye demonstrated that perseverance and faith could turn pain into progress, and setbacks into success. A Time to Love On December 20, 2012, Joye Yvonne Smiling was united in holy matrimony with Mr. Patrick Young. Their union was one of love, strength, and enduring support. A Time to Worship Joye was a devoted and active member of Miracle Deliverance Fellowship Church, where she was baptized in Jesus' Name and received the gift of the Holy Ghost, with the evidence of speaking in tongues as the Spirit gave utterance. She was endowed with the "Gift of Helps" and faithfully served in many ministries, including Vacation Bible School, the Usher Board, the choir, and the kitchen ministry. Whatever her hands found to do for the Lord, she did it with joy. love, and excellence. Dear Lord, Whatever it is I desire, may I desire You more. Whatever I seek, may I seek You more. Whatever I love, may I love You more. May You be more to me than anything in this world. Amen. A Time to Mourn Joye was preceded in death by her beloved in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Willie (Elaine) Young; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur and Maggie Braswell, Mr. and Mrs. Gedine (Loretta) Smiling, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong and Elizabeth Howard; her brother, Mr. Jeremy Howard; her uncles, Gene Arthur Brunson, Jesse Brunson, and DeQuincy Howard; and her aunts, Carolyn Brunson-Blue, Joyce Ann Wilson Covington, and Selena F. Smiling China. A Time to Embrace Joye leaves to cherish her memory: Her loving husband, Mr. Patrick Young; her beloved children, Malik Smiling, Makayla James, and McKenzie Smiling; and her bonus children, Zatrick Young, Deondric Young, and Makhi Young. She was a proud grandmother to Marques and Ny'ava Smiling. She is also survived by her parents, Brenda (Pastor Anthony) Howard and Gedine (Patricia) Smiling Jr; her siblings, Shekinah (Patrick) Waiters, Travis Smiling, Jessica (Corey) Morrison, Antionette (Michael) Thornton, and Michael Howard. She leaves behind her special aunt and uncle, Melissa (Kenneth) Briggs and Mack (Margaret) Brunson, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, coworkers, classmates, and dear friends. Arrangements Entrusted To: Ideal Funeral Parlor, Inc. 106 E. Darlington Street Florence, SC 29506 Memorials and Expressions of Sympathy May Be Sent To: Ideal Funeral Parlor, Inc. 106 E. Darlington Street Florence, SC 29506