Carrie B. Gorrell

Carrie B. Gorrell, 100, of Parkersburg, WV, departed this life to her heavenly home on September 10, 2023, at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born January 7, 1923 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Homer Lewis and Velma Irene Full.

Carrie was a 1941 graduate of Parkersburg High School and a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, where she served in various positions and carried out what the Lord laid upon her heart. She was a bookkeeper and tax preparer by trade. Following her retirement she served as a volunteer tax preparer for many years.

Carrie was an avid reader, beginning each day in the Word of God with daily devotions.

She enjoyed watching baseball, particularly the Atlanta Braves. She was gifted in many ways and was an outstanding seamstress. She did a small amount of traveling during her later years of life and not just to doctor visits. She enjoyed playing dominos.

Carrie is survived by her step-daughter, Norma Williams; a step-grandson, Alan Williams; a niece, Kelly Jones, (Wayne); 3 great-nieces who were like granddaughters to her, Amber Nelson (Rodney), Heather Gordy (Caleb), and Faith Halbert; 3 grandsons, Caden Nelson, Titus Nelson, and Fenton Halbert; and several nieces and nephews of 4 generations in many states within our nation.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Rodney “Dutch” Gorrell, and her 6 siblings. Carrie cared for Dutch for many years during his battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Funeral services will be 11 A.M. Thursday September 14, 2023 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. Wednesday September 13, 2023 at the funeral home.