Karen Darlene Sawyer

   Karen Darlene Sawyer, 60, of Sunflower Lane, Hertford, NC, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 in Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, VA.

   Born in Pasquotank County on January 25, 1960, she was the daughter of Barbara Ann Moore Sawyer of Hertford and the late Robert Douglas "Bobby D." Sawyer, Sr. An administrative assistant with John P. Brothers, CPA, formerly S.W. Hibbard, CPA, she was a member of Fountain of Life Church in Elizabeth City.

   In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, David Sawyer.

   Surviving along with her mother are her son, Ricky Story and partner, Dana Curtin, of Camden; three sisters, Sheryl Naylor and husband, Jimmy, and Ronda Forbes and husband, Rusty, all of Hertford, and Connie White and husband, Roscoe, of Elizabeth City; two brothers, Bobby Sawyer, Jr. and wife, Charlie, of St. Louis, MO and Johnny Sawyer and wife, Tammy, of Elizabeth City; four grandchildren, Alexis, Colby, Alannah and Kimber; and several beloved nieces and nephews.

   With the family's concern for the safety of everyone during these times, a private burial was held in New Hollywood Cemetery.

   A  joint celebration of life service for both her and her sister Sheryl, who passed away January 11, 2021, will be held in Fountain of Life Church on Friday, May 28th, at 6:30 p.m. To view the memorial video for Karen and Sheryl, please visit Sheryl's obituary page.

   The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love, support and prayers offered during Karen's sickness.

   Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral and Cremation Providers, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, is assisting the family with arrangements, and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.