Rebecca (Sawyer) Draughn

Rebecca Sawyer Draughn, age 94, of Cameron, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Pinelake Peak Resources.

She was born in Hoke County on February 21, 1930 to the late John Sawyer and Clara Breedlove Sawyer.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Draughn; siblings Nancy Giles and Sam Sawyer; step-brother James Sawyer and step-father William “Bud” A. Smith.  Rebecca worked many years as a private duty nurse. Rebecca was a talented cook and seamstress, and her home was always cozy and welcoming. She also loved to garden and spent many hours tending to her flowers and vegetables. She would then work tirelessly canning and freezing her harvest to share with others.

She is survived by her children Delores Martin (Daniel) of Whitsett and Rodney Draughn (Amy Poe) of Durham; sister-in-law Brenda Sawyer; grandchildren Bobby Davis, Christy Davis and Daniel Davis and two great-grandchildren

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 1:30 PM at Cypress Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. Robert Thomas officiating.

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