Frances Sawyer Obituary
The memory of Frances Sawyer of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, who passed away on July 29, 2024 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Frances leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She is survived by: her daughter Theresa S. Rankins (Clarence) of Elizabeth City, NC; her granddaughter Marresa Woodie of Elizabeth City, NC; her great grandchild Ayah "Bootyboot" Sampson of Elizabeth City, NC; her brothers, Joseph P. Gregory, Jr. (Treva) of Elizabeth City, NC and James A. Gregory (Josette) of Chesapeake, VA; her aunt Celethia Gregory; and her sister-in-law Joyce Gregory of Raleigh, NC. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
