Obituary of Norman Lanier Barclift

Elizabeth City, NC Norman Lanier Barclift, Sr., age 72 of 1564 Nixonton Road, Elizabeth City, NC, died Monday, May 19, 2003, at his residence. Mr. Barclift, born in Pasquotank County, NC, was the son of the late Goodman Jordan Barclift and Annie Story Barclift. He was a retired farmer and served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Barclift is survived by a loving companion, Sandra Wiborg of the residence; one daughter, Lynn Barclift White of Elizabeth City, NC; two sons, Norman L. Barclift, Jr., and John G. Barclift both of Elizabeth City, NC; one sister, Evelyn B. Harrell of Elizabeth City, NC; six grandchildren, Johnny Barclift, Alex Barclift, Travis Barclift, Kristin Barclift, Clay White and Rachel White. He was the widower of Susie Y. Barclift and was predeceased by two sisters, Essie Turner and Marie Young, and five brothers, Shelton Barclift, Richard Barclift, John Barclift, Alton Barclift, and Wentworth Barclift. A funeral service will be Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at 11:00 AM in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. F. Joe Griffith officiating. Burial will be in New Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 20, 2003, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the funeral home and immediately after the service in the funeral home lobby. At other times the family will be at the residence. You may sign the online register at www.twifordfh.com. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.