Betty Sorrells
Betty Sorrells, 89, of Clinton passed away on Jan. 31, 2026.
She was born Oct. 4, 1936, to Dave and Viola Evans of White Oak, Tennessee.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Sorrells; daughter, Anita Smith and husband, Mike; stepmother, Ethel Evans; brothers, Everett, Garrett, Buster, Walter and Frank Evans; twin sister, Eva Sue Foust Seeber; and sisters, Eloise Clark, Tommie Sutton and Ann Summers.
She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Mahaffey and husband, Terry; sons, Marc Sorrells and wife, Retina, and Curtis Sorrells and wife, Edwina; grandchildren, Amanda Smith, Brittney Spann and husband, Tyler, and Andrew Sorrells; and beloved niece, Tami Foust Bright and husband, Bruce, whom she loved like her own; as well as many cherished great-grandchildren.
Betty was a faithful member of South Clinton Baptist Church and an active participant at the Clinton Senior Center, where she formed many lasting friendships. She was known for her wit, warmth and love of community. She often joked that she wanted a house without a kitchen so she could spend more time with her friends and less time cooking and cleaning. We hope she is now enjoying her heavenly home — a place where she never has to lift a finger.
She never lacked for social engagements, and truly loved being out and about with her many friends. She will be waiting in heaven for her special friends — Willie “Next-Door” Martin, Cecil Allison, Jimmy Beets, Faye Parks, Louise Ledbetter, Billie Marlow, Angie White and Alice White.
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Ben Atchley State Veterans Home for the love, compassion and care shown to Betty. Their kindness brought peace and comfort during her time there and will always be remembered.
The family will receive friends Thursday, Feb. 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton, with a service to follow. A graveside service will be held Friday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. at Grandview Memorial Garden in Clinton.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sorrells family during this difficult time.
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