Martha Elizabeth Sorrell, 77, of Nederland passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Martha is a native and lifelong resident of the Port Arthur and Nederland area. She retired as an insurance biller with Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland where she served as Eucharistic minister.Martha is preceded in death by her sisters Willette Johnson and Glenda Blanchard, also her brother Robert quotBobbyquot Sorrell. She is survived by her sisters Wilma McGuffee and her husband Slagle of Jena, Louisiana, Wilda Brunson and her husband James of Spring, Trudy Wright and her husband Ted of Livingston, and Sandra Broussard and her husband Glenn of Nederland her brother George Henry Sorrel, Jr. and his wife Sandra of Friendswood.A Mass of Christian burial will be 10 am Saturday, January 8, 2011, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland with Msgr. Dan Malain officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Port Arthur under the ion of Melancon39s Funeral Home, 1605 Ave. H in Nederland. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 8 pm on Friday with a scriptural rosary to be recited at 6 pm at the funeral home.
Condolences
Melissa Blanchard
January 7, 2011
Dear Nanny, Tonight was about saying see you later and I love you immensely. I felt odd going up to the casket without you at my side. You helped me get through some tough losses over the years. I appreciate the fact that you loved me for me and never treated me as a stepniece. I will miss our phone visits at night. This was the way I kept up with everybody. The part for me was hearing you laugh. Now that you are with Jesus you could ask Him to protect us from hurricanes. If you are having to much fun in Heaven and forget, we can still say the prayer. Maybe we can eat fruit salad the one with Blue Bell in your mansionLove,Missy
Shirley Tomlin
January 7, 2011
I was thinking of you as I was playing an album of Marian Hymns. I had let you listen to it while you were working. I dont think I had played it myself since. Then after putting the album in my computer I got an email of your passing. It was a very strange quotcoincidence.quot I am sure everyone will miss your Martha.
Rosanna Jennusa Sharp
January 7, 2011
My condolences to the family. I worked with Mother Martha at St. Mary Hospital for many years. She taught me how to assign rooms at the hospital. My prayers are with the family for their loss of such a wonderful person. Rosanna Sharp
Emma Robertson
January 7, 2011
Family, Ms Martha was truly one of a kind. i enjoyed working with her at the RBO..she will truly be missed. May God bless you and give you strength in the days to come.
Janis Creedean
January 7, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. We share in your grief and pray that the Lord bless you with His strength and comfort. Sis will be greatly missed, but never forgottenOur thoughts and prayers are with each of you. All or love, Janis Creedean
Darlene Mullins
January 6, 2011
Aunt Sis Tom and I loved you so much I cant imagine life without you I will always treasure your memory in my heart
George Velasquez
January 6, 2011
Family Friends What a sweet lady that will be sorely missed. I think all of us that worked with her at Christus, admired her so very, very, much. God bless her family. My prayers are with you.
Wilma Bell
January 6, 2011
Family Hold your heads up high, for God does not make a mistake. For absent from the body, but present with the Lord. Martha loved her family and friends.
Cheryl Jones
January 5, 2011
Miss Martha, you know I enjoyed working with you at the RBO. You were always so pleasant, so generous with your time and knowledge, so willing to help. It was always very obvious you were living the life you loved Earth has lost you, but heaven now has your smile. Rosalie, I could have guessed youd be the first one here. I hope youre well and happy.
Rosalie East
January 5, 2011
Farewell my friend body guard. I love you dearly and miss you more than you know. I will always treasure the times we had together. You are a special person. God is lucky to have you with him. Rosalie