Helen Sorrells
November 15, 1936 ~ June 10, 2020
Born in:
Buncombe County, NC
Resided in:
Mills River, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailHelen Sorrells, age 83, went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2020. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe and Henderson counties, she was preceded in death by her parents, David R. and Sara C. Bryson; her brother, David (“Dave”) Bryson, and her sister, Dorothy Bryson. She was a 1955 graduate of Lee Edwards High School. Helen was a member and volunteer of Lake Hills Church in Candler. She enjoyed traveling, camping, and bowling. Prior to her retirement she was employed for many years at American Enka/BASF and also at Walmart.
She is survived by her son, David Sorrells, of Hendersonville; her daughter, Donna Clampitt and husband Mark Clampitt, of Arden; three grandchildren, Jon, Janet, and Angelina; and her sister-in-law, Linda Bryson, of Cornelius, and Linda’s two children and two grandchildren.
A service celebrating Helen’s life will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Lake Hills Church in Candler with Dr. James Walker officiating. Face coverings are required inside the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Helen’s memory to Lake Hills Church, 370 Lake Dr., Candler, NC 28715, www.lakehillslife.com or Samaritan’s Purse at www.samaritanspurse.org.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Psalms 116:15 reminds us that “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.”
Therefore, cherish the memories and rejoice. The celebration in heaven has just begun for
Helen. She was a special lady and friend that was very devoted to our bible study. She will
be greatly missed.
You are truly home in Heaven with the rest of God’s precious angels. I loved you at our old church, Biltmore Baptist, as it is where we first meet. So glad Rev. James Walker is presiding over your going-to-heaven service.
So sorry for the families loss.Helen was a wonderful person really was blessed to bowl with her had a good time.
Helen was such a sweet lady and friend. She was such a great part of our “Active Adults’ group at LHC. Also our Life Group and Prayer Group. She will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Helen was always warm and joyous…a bible study friend, a sweet sister in the Lord.
On behalf of Donna and myself and the rest of the family, thank you to all who commented here, called, sent texts/cards/emails, attended the service, sent flowers, helped with food, transportation, and other issues. The outpouring of love and support was a true blessing to us. The people at Groce and Lake Hills Church were such a great help to us in the most difficult of times, and the service was a fitting tribute. As much as we miss her, all of this reminds us of how many lives Mom touched, and how much she was loved.