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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Isabelle
Sorrell
September 2, 1922 – October 14, 2008
Obituary
ELKHART -- Myrtle Isabelle Sorrell, 86, of Elkhart, formerly of Carson City, Mich., died Tuesday (Oct. 14, 2008) at East Lake Nursing Center.
She was born Sept. 2, 1922, in Carsonville, Mich., to Benjamin and Myrtle Emma (Blem) Lawrence. On March 19, 1944, she married Robert Eugene Sorrell at her parents' home in Middleton, Mich. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Sorrell is survived by one daughter, Diana Kay (Richard) Bolyard of Elkhart; three sons, Douglas E. (Carol) Sorrell of Houghton Lake, Mich., Kevin R. Sorrell of Redlands, Calif., and Norman E. (Bea) Sorrell of Hubbardston, Mich.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Margueriette Armentrout of Evart, Mich., and Laura DeMott of St. Johns, Mich.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, Frank Sorrell; and three sisters, Angeline Biddinger, Dora Munson and Irma Howell.
Mrs. Sorrell was a 1940 graduate of Fulton High School and worked in the office of the school superintendent from 1941 to 1944. She returned to work for the Crystal School superintendent in 1962 and worked at Carson City-Crystal area schools as an accountant from 1965 until retiring in September 1988.
She was a member of North Shade United Brethren Church and active in the Christian Endeavor, Y.P.M.B. and Sunday school, serving in many positions within the churches she attended.
Mrs. Sorrell was active in PTA, Safety Patrol, Band Boosters and Jr./Sr. Banquet. She was a member of Carson City Chapter of the American Red Cross and Carson City Garden Club, where she served as president and vice president. Along with her husband, she was chosen Carson City Citizen of the year in 1997.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home in Carson City. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Hope United Brethren Church with Pastor Valerie Reynolds officiating. Interment will be in Payne Cemetery.
Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, is in charge of local arrangements.
Memorials may be given to Mt. Hope United Brethren Church, Carson City Hospital or Parkinson's research. Visit www.luxfuneralhomes.com to send online condolences.