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Nina Jean Sorrell

July 7, 1931 — August 27, 2021

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.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Monday, August 30, 2021

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Chapel Services

Monday, August 30, 2021

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Cemetery

Gravel Hill Cemetery

86 Tom Baker Rd, Eastview, TN

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