Mrs. Van Dyke was born in Lincoln County on June 28, 1920 a daughter of the late Major Lee Hull and Elizabeth Seagle Hull.  She was a member of Christ Caring Christ Sharing Independent Church in Lincolnton assisted in the clothes mission of the church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jim H. Van Dyke, Sr., and three sons George Ray, Major Lee and Jim H. Van Dyke, Jr.; a daughter, Mary Cynthia Jones and 10 siblings.

Survivors include two daughters Peggy Jo Beaver and Joy Kay Davis and Steve of Lincolnton; one sister, Merle Brendle of Vale; 13 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Hull’s Grove Baptist Church from 1:00 until 2:00PM and at other times the family will be at the home.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 2:30PM at Hull’s Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. David Tallent officiating.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home, PO Box 427 Cherryville, NC 28021, to help with funeral expenses.

A guest register is available at www.stameyfuneralhome.com

Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Van Dyke.