Terry Haywood Saunders Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Terry Haywood Saunders of Manteo, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 4, 2025 at the age of 70. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Terry Haywood Saunders to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Gus Saunders, Jr. and Avis Midgett Saunders; and his brother Gaston Saunders. He is survived by: his wife Tanga D. Saunders; his children, Tara L. Gray (Jeff) of Ridge Spring, SC and Toby Saunders of Winston Salem, NC.; his grandchildren, Madison Dickeson (Allan) and Jeffrey Gray; his great grandchild Sadie Rose Gray; his sisters, Nicky Ballance (Terry), Buggie Saunders, Simona Saunders and Margaret Stinnett (Richard); his sister-in-law Merichris Saunders; his parents-in-law, Jean Daniels and Elmo "Popeye" Daniels; and his brothers-in-law, Brock Daniels and Walter Daniels. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM at the Outer Banks Chapel - Twiford Funeral Homes (500 Budleigh St, Manteo, NC 27954).
