Sallie Pauline Freier Wolfgang

Sallie Pauline Freier Wolfgang, 82, of Hertford, NC passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Born in Saginaw, MI, on February 15, 1943, Sallie was the wife of 65 years to Lyle Erwin Wolfgang and the daughter of Melvin John Freier and Evelyn Viola Gray Freier, both deceased.

Sallie is survived by her husband, Lyle of the home; daughters, Koleen McCarthy and wife, Virginia of Virginia Beach, VA, and Tina Renee Wolfgang of Elizabeth City, NC; and son, Jason Wolfgang and wife, Sarah of Hertford, NC; four grandchildren, Jon McCarthy, Kassee Renshaw and husband, Andrew, Donovan Gill, and Kerri Gill and her partner, Tre’ Sessoms; five great grandchildren, Devyn Renshaw, Ryley Renshaw, Rashad Sessoms, Ayden Sessoms, and Seanna Sessoms; and sister, Helen Rossow and husband, Harold.

In addition to her parents, Sallie was preceded in death by her daughter, Lee Anne Wolfgang; and two brothers, Melvin “Bud” Freier and Carl Freier.

Funeral services celebrating Sallie’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 501 Interpath Parkway, Elizabeth City, NC. Interment will be private in Cedarwood Cemetery, Hertford, NC. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Elizabeth City, NC or to the Albemarle Home Care & Hospice, Elizabeth City, NC.

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