Nina Jean Sorell was born on July 7, 1931 in Jackson, Tennessee to Stennis Cooksey. She was raised by her mother, Stennis and aunt, Blanche Cooksey Hardy. She has a half sister, Mildred Wiley Richard and was raised to be a sister to Emily Baltensperger, Jesse Hardy, Judy Chadwick and Rita Webb.
Miss Sorrell worked for over 30 years at Baptist school of Nursing as a librarian assistant. She enjoyed reading her Bible, watching and listening to Charles Stanley. She was an avid collector of Avon and dolls. She loved a good trip to the flea market and Goodwill.
Miss Sorrell departed this life on August 27, 2021 in Ramer, Tennessee at the age of 90 Years, 1 Month, 20 Days. She is survived by a daughter, Janet Wells and husband Curtis of Danville, KY; a son, Robert Sorrell and wife Emilie of Marietta, GA; two grandchildren, Crystal Szwaja and husband Darrell, Jason Vawter and wife Leslie; three great grandchildren, Autumn , Dylan, and Kravitz Hankins; and a host of extended family and friends.