Eleanor D. Bullard (Sassy), 89, of Maxton, departed this life and entered her heavenly home on February 7, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents; Franklin and Betty Dial; Husband Shelton Bullard; Brothers Doris Dial, Edward Dial, Joseph Dial, Crayton Dial and Henery Dial and two grandchildren Colton Bledsole and Jaylin Fowler. She is survived by two daughters: Nora (Dale) Leviner (Wilbert) and Cheryl Brayboy (Gene). Grandchildren Danell Revels (Keno), Lance Locklear (Nita), Megan Locklear, Allen Brayboy (Danielle), Liz Clark (Justin), Wilbert Jr Leviner (Danielle), Tina Williams (Micheal), Karen Locklear (Steve), and Harley Williams. Great grandchildren Joshua Chavis, Jordan Fowler, Kensley Brayboy, Makera Bledsole, Jayla Locklear, Kiley Clark, Landon Clark, Gracie Locklear, Khalil Williams, and Kaydon Brayboy. Great-Great grandchildren Angel Chavis and Serinity Chavis. Four brothers Listern Dial, Kelly Dial, Ellery Dial, Rayburn Dial, Sisters Kallet Yerovsek, Bertha (Clara) gardener, Betty Brum and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Eleanor was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and most importantly child of God. She loved with all of her heart. She was full of life and as sassy as they come, she didn’t pull any punches and was not afraid to speak her mind. She raised her kids, helped raise her siblings, grandkids, nieces and nephews. She was the disciplinarian but did so with love. You didn’t come to her house and leave hungry if she could help it. From rolled out chicken and pastry to homemade pound cakes and tater tarts she would make sure there was something good on the table. She was “granny” to the community, “the boss” or “sassy” to her children and grandchildren and “Nora” to her siblings. No matter what she was called she always responded with love. Her presence is already missed and will be felt until we are all together again. Take her life as an example and love whole heartedly, live life to the fullest and show the love of Jesus to all that you meet.