Jean Sorrells

It is with deep sadness that we share that on February 27, 2023, Lola Jean Sorrells, a resident of Greenbrier, passed away in Ocoee, Florida at the age of 85. Visitation will be held on March 3, 2023, at the Green Ridge Church of Christ from 4:30pm – 8pm. The following morning, March 4, there will be a graveside service at 11am at the Old Orchard Cemetery in Petersburg, Tennessee, with Steve Sorrells, her nephew, leading the service.

Jean was born on May 21, 1937, in Lincoln County to Clark and Lola Follis. She worked for 26 years as a nurse at the Jesse Holman Jones Hospital, spending many years in surgery before transitioning to the Home Health Care and Hospice division. She was an active member of the Green Ridge Church of Christ.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, William Thomas (Bill) Sorrells and their daughter, Debbie Sorrells Tate of Orlinda. She was also preceded by her parents and her brothers, Jimmy Follis of Elba, Alabama and Steve Follis of Old Hickory.

Jean is survived by her son, Tommy Sorrells and his wife Mitra of Windermere, Florida, as well as her grandchildren Analisa, Leila and Shelby Sorrells and Brandon Tate. 

Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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