Erma Virginia Stephens Sawyer, 79, formerly of Pamlico County, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23rd at her daughter's home in Greensboro. Erma was full of life and loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren dearly. Although she will be missed, her family rejoices in knowing that she has been healed and is now with Jesus.
She is survived by her children, David Earl Sawyer (Ruby) of New Bern, Mary Katherine Mullens (Alfred) of Reelsboro, Deborah Jean Caraway (Jeff) of Florence, and Barbara Ann Baker (Vernon) of Greensboro; her brother, Rev. Henry Stephens (Alice) of Roanoke Rapids; her sister, Frances Ipock of Bridgeton; twelve grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 28th at Faith Free Will Baptist Church, followed by the funeral service beginning at 2 p.m. She will then be laid to rest at Greenleaf Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Free Will Baptist Church, 250 Sandhill Road, New Bern, NC 28560.
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