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Hazel L Janeway Sorrels
11 Jun 1931 – 13 May 2010
| Birth | 11 Jun 1931 |
| Death | 13 May 2010 |
| Cemetery | West Lawn Cemetery Henryetta , Okmulgee County , Oklahoma , USA |
| Added by | MillieBelle on 20 Jul 2010 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52326470 |
Bio
Hazel L. Sorrels, a longtime Henryetta resident, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010 in Henryetta at the age of 78. Hazel was born on June 11, 1931 in Dustin, OK to John Dixon and Cassie (Mosely) Janeway. Hazel grew up and attended school in Hanna. She was married to Jearol Leroy Sorrels on December 12, 1950 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She remained married to Jearol for 52 years until his death in 2002. Jearol and Hazel lived briefly in Indiana while Jearol worked for U.S. Steel, but returned home to Oklahoma by choice. Hazel was a member of the Ladies Auxillary for the VFW of Henryetta and was also a member of the American Legion. She loved to fish and loved attending garage sales. She was an especially good cook, and held dearly the special times she got to spend with her grandchildren and family. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband Jearol; two daughters, Deborah Bunyard and Patricia Kathleen Sorrels; a brother, Wade Henry; 2 sisters, Blanche White and Gladys Martin; a grandson, Jearol Wayne Sorrels; and a great grandson, Rian Posey. She is survived by 2 daughters, Peggy Curtis of Muskogee and Claudeia Alexander and husband Kenny of Dewar; 2 sons, Richard Martin and wife Connie of Rhoadesville, VA and Jearol L. Sorrels, Jr. of Henryetta; 3 sisters, Wanda Grant of McAlester, Lorene Armer of McAlester, and Francis Blackburn of Oklahoma City; 12 grandchildren and 9 great Grandchildren; by special friends Shirley McKay of Henryetta, C.W. Gunkle of Schulter; and by a special daughter, Lynn Hutchens of Muskogee. Pallbearers will be Roger Sorrels, Ronnie Posey, Donnie Posey, Christopher Sorrels, Jearol Sorrels, Jr., and Doug Norris. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Dewar with Rev. Jack Vance officiating. Interment will follow immediately at Westlawn Cemetery in Henryetta under the direction of Integrity Funeral Ser vice. Viewing will be held at the funeral home on Monday and Tuesday, May 17-18 from 8am to 8pm.
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- Wade Lee Henry 1914–1978
- Gladys Faye Means Martin 1917–2007
- Wanda Mae Janeway Grant 1920–2012
- Lorene Janeway Armer 1923–2013
- Virgil Lee Dixon 1940–2020 FaG
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