Sarah Elaine Noles (Caulk), 78, of Union, passed away unexpectedly on, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at her home.

On January 17, 1945, Sarah was born to the union of Charles Evans Caulk and Sarah Margaret (Jackson) in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

She received her education in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Sarah worked as a printer for Rite Point Pen Company.

She was a very loving "Gigi" to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sarah often enjoyed playing board games with them including "Sorry" and "Scrabble". She was known by them as the Badminton Queen. Sarah was also a challenging player at "Rummy". When she wasn't dominating her family at sports and games, she found solace in the peaceful art of crocheting. Sarah crocheted many Afghan blankets for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. To top it all off, Sarah was also an excellent baker. Even in her elder years she made sure that everyone in her family received a birthday cake. Family gatherings were never complete without a pan of her famous brownies. Sarah loved to go out to the senior center, dancing, finding trinkets and treasures at garage sales and re-sale shops. In her younger years she enjoyed visiting White Lake, North Carolina.  Sarah had a special place in her heart for children, especially those who were faced with the same medical challenges that she faced. Most of all Sarah loved her family and friends very much. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Evans Caulk and Sarah Margaret Godwin; brother, Glen T. Caulk; sister, Betty Railey; brother-in-law, William Stevens.

She is survived by her two daughters, Paula Frank and husband James of Union and Dena Franz and husband Timmy of Washington; one brother, Charles Caulk of Hawaii; three sisters, Carolyn Whitfield and husband William of Pennsylvania, Brenda Stevens of North Carolina and Janet Polk of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Amanda Boyer and husband Josh, Stuart Yates and wife Danielle, Nicholas Frank and wife Sabrina, Sara Douglas and significant other Doug Pearson and Paul Douglas; six great-grandchildren, Ella Yates, Charlotte Yates, Adalyn Hudson, Auden Boyer, Elise Frank and Elias Frank; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Memorial donations are appreciated in lieu of flowers to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital.