Gerline Loflin Sawyer, 87, of Morganton, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Born in Randolph County, NC on September 20, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Henry Clay Loflin and Edith Hoover Loflin.
Gerline loved to read her Bible, was a prayer warrior, and attended Word of Life Assembly. No stranger to hard work, she worked on a farm as a child and worked as a beautician until she retired at the age of 78. She enjoyed gardening, planting flowers, baking, painting, yard work, and helping others.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Brian Sawyer (Christine); grandchildren, Brandon Sawyer (Emily), Greyson Sawyer (Harmony), and Bailey Sawyer; great-grandchildren, Hudson, Quinn, Banks, Cooper, Logan, and Maddox; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Sawyer; and a number of nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to her parents, Gerline was preceded in death by her husbands, Marvin Sawyer and Clarence Poteat; son, Keith Sawyer; and sister, Leona Ingram.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m.in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Brother Adam Knight and Brother Ray Hightower officiating. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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So very sorry for your loss.
To: Brian and Family We are sorry for Gerline's passing. We will be thinking of you and lifting all of you in prayers. I went to same church growing up and have a lot of good memories of Gerline. I am a cousin of Gerline and her sister Leona. God bless all of family and friends. Love, Judy & Greg Hamilton
Brian, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
So Sorry to hear of Gerline's Passing. We will be thinking of her family and praying for God's comfort and peace in the days ahead. Love, Judy H Hamilton Asheboro, NC
So Sorry to hear of Gerline's Passing. We will be thinking of her family and praying for God's comfort and peace in the days ahead. Love, Judy H Hamilton Asheboro, NC
Brian, Christine and grandchildren We are so sorry to hear about Gerline, she is in the choir of Angels singing, prayers for the family
Brian and Christine and family, sending love and prayers to you during this difficult time. We have lots of good memories of Gerlene. She was very special. I know she is now very happy in heaven and we hope to see her soon. Love to all, Larry and Frances Robinson
Brian we appreciate you and upon meeting you we knew right away what a loving family you have. Just think how wonderful it is now that your Mother is sitting at the table with JESUS.
Sending my condolences. Praying for comfort, Peace and Strength in the days to come.
My sincere condolences. Prayers for you and the family during this very difficult times in Jesus's mighty name AMEN 🙏