Elizabeth Sanderlin

Elizabeth Poyner Sanderlin, 102, of 494 Shawboro Road, Shawboro, N.C., died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006, at her residence. She was born in Moyock, N.C., the daughter of the late Jette and Amanda Reese Poyner and was the widow of Dr. Zack Waters and Sam L. Sanderlin. She was a member of Moyock United Methodist Church, a graduate of Louisburg College, a teacher and home extension agent. Mrs. Sanderlin was among the founders and a charter member of the Albemarle CraftsmanÕs Fair, and was instrumental in promoting the idea of opening roadside produce markets in Currituck County. Mrs. Sanderlin is survived by a sister, Margaret Painter; three nieces, Clara Reese Whitehurst and husband, Jack, Alice Faircloth and husband, Harry, and Lois Collins and husband, Charles; two nephews, Martin Poyner and wife, Marilyn, and Jim Hall and wife, Becky. She is also survived by her loving and devoted caregivers. Mrs. Sanderlin was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Waters; two sisters, Alice Stephens and Frances Hall; and a brother, Walter Poyner. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006, at Moyock United Methodist Church with Pastor Vic Culbertson officiating. Burial will follow in Moyock Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Friday at the church and at other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Currituck County Public Library or the Elizabeth P. Sanderlin Auditorium presently being constructed. Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, N.C., is in charge of funeral arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www.twifordfh.com.