Mrs. Maya Nole Smiley-Sharp, age 84, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025.  Born in Greenwood, Mississippi, she was a daughter of the late Rayford Tate and Gertrude Horton Tate.

She is survived by one daughter, Deborah (Michael) Bettistea; one brother, Ernest Tate; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one great, great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, with Reverend Dennis Smith officiating.  Burial is private.

Beasley Funeral Home, Greenville is in charge of arrangements..