Frankie (Overstreet) Sweet

            Frankie Overstreet Sweet, age 82, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at her home surrounded by family.

            She was born September 6, 1939 in Floyd County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Henry Overstreet and Lillian Branscome Overstreet.

            She was of the Baptist faith and retired from the furniture industry after many years with Broyhill Furniture. She enjoyed spending time with family and loved to collect cookie jars.

            In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Darrell Johnathan Sweet; three brothers, Melvin, John, and William Overstreet; a sister, Francis Alderman.

            Those left to cherish and honor her memories include: her sons, Timothy Sweet of Rockwood, TN, Randy Sweet (Sheila) of Hiddenite, NC; her brother, James Overstreet of Willis, VA; her sisters, Marie Hall of Floyd, VA, Ann Holcomb of Dublin, VA; six grandchildren, Sharon (Chris) Watts, T.J. Sweet (Ashley), Brandon Sweet (Raney), Darren Sweet (Lauren), Jordan Sweet (Amber), and Ashlyn Sweet; 10 great-grandchildren, Mason and Sophia Watts, Hunter and Sadie Sweet, Isaac, Colt, and Vance Sweet, Garrison Sweet, Zoah and Valor Sweet; brother-in-law, Jerry Sweet (Linda) of Newton, NC.

            The funeral service will be held at 4 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2022 at Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. James Smith, Rev. Bradley Anderson, and Rev. James Safrit will officiate. Burial will follow in the Little River Baptist Church Cemetery.

            The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. prior to the service.

            Pallbearers include: T.J. Sweet, Darren Sweet, Jordan Sweet, Chris Watts, Jordan Watts, and Mike Gantert.

            Memorials may be made to: Alexander County Hospice, 50 Lucy Echerd Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681.

            Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

            Adams Funeral Home and cremation services are honored to be serving the family of Frankie Overstreet Sweet.

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