Irene (Moose) Earp

            Irene Moose Earp, age 88, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home.

            Irene was born September 26, 1937, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Roby Dawson Moose and Mary Adams Moose.

            Irene was a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved God, going to church. She was a member of Wayfound Baptist Church for 40 years. She worked in furniture for 40 years until she retired from E. R. Carpenter of Taylorsville.

            Irene loved to cook, gardening, and loved her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved her dogs, Cooper and Buddy.

Including her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband of 63 years, Winfred “Red” Earp; a son, Robert Eugene Earp; grandson, David Brooks; son-in-law, Gary Trivette; four sisters and their husbands; six brother and their wives.

            Those left to cherish and honor Irene’s memories include: her daughter, Sherry Earp Allen (Richard) of Hiddenite; her sister, Elaine Patterson (Dale) of Taylorsville; grandson, Brian Brooks (Agatha) of Stony Point; granddaughter, Pamela Cooper AL’azzam (Michael) of Taylorsville; seven great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that she loved very much.  

            The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Wayfound Baptist Church. Pastor Tony Daniels and Speaker Michael “Cotton” White will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

            The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

            Pallbearers include: James Wesbrook, Brian Brooks, Chander Cooper, Ron Coley, Bradley Watson, and Brett Watson.

            Honorary pallbearers include: Bobby Moose, Roy Dale Earp, and Danny Spears.

            The family would like to extend a special thank you to Carolina Caring Hospice Group (Conover), Shelby Earp (niece), James and Linda Westbrook and Agatha Brooks and Brian Brooks for the love and care that they had shown Irene.

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

            Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Irene Moose Earp.

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