Dolores Mae Burrell

Dolores Mae Burrell (Brown), 68, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2014 in her home in Red Bluff, California. She was born in Sacramento, California on March 15, 1945 to Elbert and Violet Brown. Dolores grew up in a loving home on a farm in South Sacramento with her four amazing brothers: Burt, Dewayne, Jack Sr. and Lee Brown, each of them remaining close and supportive throughout their lives.

Her beautiful smile and loving spirit was shown through her love and devotion to her family. She was married 44 years to her devoted husband Paul Burrell Sr. whom she loved deeply. Dolores was a very caring person whom before thinking of herself was always concerned for the welfare of others. It was not uncommon for her to invite a total stranger in from the cold to make and serve them a warm meal.

She was a loving and devoted mother, a source of strength for her family. Having five boys: Dieter Jr., Stephen I, Leroy, Tony and Paul Jr., all of whom adored and deeply loved their mother.

Remembering time spent as children with her on the Sacramento River, Williams Land Park, Bridge House and traveling to see extended family in Utah. These memories and so many more will always be cherished and remembered in our hearts. Dolores took pride in her loving relationships she had with her grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She dedicated her life to her family. We say that she was our beautiful thread that stitched the family quilt together to make them whole. You will always be loved and remembered as our beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend.

Dolores is survived by her husband Paul Burrell Sr. her sons Dieter Jr., Stephen Nippert I (Angela), Tony Burrell (Debbie) and Paul Burrell Jr. (Melissa). Her brothers Burt Brown (Norma), Dewayne Brown, Jack Brown Sr. (Marie) and Lee Brown (Debbie) and 18 grandchildren, 24.5 Great grandchildren and many other extended family. A Funeral Service and reception immediately following will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 2:00pm at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers, 816 Walnut Street, Red Bluff, California.