Carolyn Jane Sorrells

Carolyn Jane Sorrells, 72, of Asheville, passed away on October 31, 2018 due to complications from an aneurysm. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, she was a daughter of the late Edward F. Clark and Caroline Langer Clark. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Ed Clark and father-in-law, Ray Sorrells. Jane was a devout and devoted parishioner of the Basilica of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and a Franciscan. She had many wonderful friends from the Basilica. She was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and lived out her Catholic Christian faith daily. She is survived by her husband, Larry; daughter, Amy; son, Matt and family friend Terry DeClerk; two sisters and brother-in-laws; four brothers and three sister-in-laws; mother-in-law, Betty; a brother-in-law and wife; a sister-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by the Rev. Fr. Roger Arnspanger will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 5 at the Basilica of St. Lawrence in Asheville, NC. A graveside service and burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery on Cypress Drive in Oakley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Charities, 50 Orange Street, Asheville, NC 28801. Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Rd. is assisting with arrangements.