Cornelia "Erthel" Saulter, age 81, of Riegelwood, North Carolina, peacefully transitioned into the land of the free on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Life Care Center in Wilmington, surrounded by her loving family.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories her devoted husband, Marlow Saulter; her beloved children, Felicia Saulter Brown, Bridgette Saulter Copeland, Monique Saulter, and Dion Saulter;  along with a host of cherished grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

A Homegoing Celebration will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Pleasant Union Missionary Baptist Church, 1437 East Arcadia Road, Riegelwood, NC 28456. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant AME Church Cemetery, Riegelwood.

A public viewing for relatives and friends will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Dunn Funeral Home Chapel, 810 West Wilmington Street, Burgaw, NC 28425, and again one hour prior to the Homegoing Celebration from 1:30 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. at the church.

Cornelia was a nurturing wife, mother, and friend—one who not only cared deeply for her own children but also served as a mother figure to many others. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life: fishing, playing cards—poker and Bid Whist were her favorites—admiring a nice clean Cadillac, and shopping for food and clothing. Her warm spirit, love, and laughter will be dearly missed by all who knew her.