Nancy Cook Sawyer, 73, of Morganton, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14th.
Nancy was born in McDowell County on August 1, 1951.
She was predeceased by her parents Fred Charles Cook and Nell Buchanan Cook, in-laws Zad and Colleen Sawyer, brother-in-law C.L. Bradley and his wife Debbie. Nancy is survived by her husband James (Jim) Edward Sawyer, their son J. Brad Sawyer and his wife Sarah (Suffolk, VA); grandchildren Kyle and Luke Sawyer (Suffolk, VA); sister Carolyn Beaver and her husband Johnny (Morganton, NC), brother Tom Cook and his wife Susanne (Morganton, NC); brother-in-law Jerry Sawyer and his wife Vicky (Lenior, NC); brother-in-law Zad Sawyer Jr. (Morganton, NC); sister-in-law Bobby Carter and her husband Lance (Gamewell, NC); sister-in-law Shirley Riggan and her husband Jim (Mt. Vernon, ILL.). and numerous beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Nancy graduated from Glen Alpine High School in 1970 and met Jim the following year. They immediately knew it was meant to be and married in June of 1972. Brad arrived in 1976 and they built a life together that they loved beyond measure. Nancy retired from J. Iverson Riddle where she was employed for many years. During her time at J. Iverson Riddle, she developed friendships that she treasured. She was a long-time member of First Advent Christian Church, where she enjoyed working with the Children's ministry and being involved in a loving community of church members. She delighted in spending time with her family, grandchildren and any four-legged friend that crossed her path. Nancy will be remembered for her kind heart, loving spirit and gentle soul.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, July 20, 2025 at First Advent Christian Church. The funeral will follow at 3 p.m. in the church with Rev. Patrick Bradshaw officiating. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made in Nancys name to First Advent Christian Church Childrens Ministry, 211 Lenior Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Nancy was born in McDowell County on August 1, 1951.
She was predeceased by her parents Fred Charles Cook and Nell Buchanan Cook, in-laws Zad and Colleen Sawyer, brother-in-law C.L. Bradley and his wife Debbie. Nancy is survived by her husband James (Jim) Edward Sawyer, their son J. Brad Sawyer and his wife Sarah (Suffolk, VA); grandchildren Kyle and Luke Sawyer (Suffolk, VA); sister Carolyn Beaver and her husband Johnny (Morganton, NC), brother Tom Cook and his wife Susanne (Morganton, NC); brother-in-law Jerry Sawyer and his wife Vicky (Lenior, NC); brother-in-law Zad Sawyer Jr. (Morganton, NC); sister-in-law Bobby Carter and her husband Lance (Gamewell, NC); sister-in-law Shirley Riggan and her husband Jim (Mt. Vernon, ILL.). and numerous beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Nancy graduated from Glen Alpine High School in 1970 and met Jim the following year. They immediately knew it was meant to be and married in June of 1972. Brad arrived in 1976 and they built a life together that they loved beyond measure. Nancy retired from J. Iverson Riddle where she was employed for many years. During her time at J. Iverson Riddle, she developed friendships that she treasured. She was a long-time member of First Advent Christian Church, where she enjoyed working with the Children's ministry and being involved in a loving community of church members. She delighted in spending time with her family, grandchildren and any four-legged friend that crossed her path. Nancy will be remembered for her kind heart, loving spirit and gentle soul.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, July 20, 2025 at First Advent Christian Church. The funeral will follow at 3 p.m. in the church with Rev. Patrick Bradshaw officiating. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made in Nancys name to First Advent Christian Church Childrens Ministry, 211 Lenior Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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