Shirley Frances Sawyer

Shirley Frances Sawyer

Shirley Sawyer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beach River Funeral Home on Feb. 12, 2021.

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Shirley Sawyer's passing at the age of 86 has been publicly announced by Beach Rivers Funeral Home in Elizabeth City, NC.

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February 17, 2021

Lee & Ernestine Billups posted to the memorial.

February 13, 2021

Theresa H Figgs posted to the memorial.

February 12, 2021

Beach River Funeral Home posted an obituary.

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Lee & Ernestine Billups

February 17, 2021

To the entire Sawyer family,
We send our sincere sympathy to to each of you during your the most difficult time. We know God's arms are holding you close, and your faith is taking you through. Be encouraged to know we are praying for your strength. We love mother,and we thank God for her service of many years for God.

Theresa H Figgs

February 13, 2021

We the Hughes family send our deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time...

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February 17, 2021

Lee & Ernestine Billups posted to the memorial.

February 13, 2021

Theresa H Figgs posted to the memorial.

February 12, 2021

Beach River Funeral Home posted an obituary.