Carolyn Sue Sherrell

June 14, 1949

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Carolyn Sue Sherrell, 71, of Sparta, passed away Sept. 16, 2020, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville.

Mrs. Sherrell was born June 14, 1949, in Spencer. She was the daughter of J.W. Felton and Cleatis Baker Felton Hopkins.

Mrs. Sherrell enjoyed being with her grandchildren, thrift store shopping, and going on picnics with her family. She was a dedicated caretaker of her husband of 51 years, James “Lolly” Sherrell. She was also a member of Eaton Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Ruby Seibers, and her brother, Charles Felton.   

Survivors include her husband, James Sherrell, of Sparta; children, Jerry Sherrell (Casey), of Pikeville, Debbie Yates (David), of Mooresville, North Carolina, Lori Dyer (Tom), of Sparta; grandchildren, Chase Williams, Dara Yates, Devin Yates, Marlee Dyer, Logan Dyer, Landry Sherrell, Lilianne Sherrell; sisters, Mary Richardson, Marie Trusty, Louise Carter, Bonnie Blankenship, Brenda Bray (Dale), Linda Farley (Larry); brother, James Felton (Elizabeth); and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was 1 p.m. Sept. 19, 2020, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. Joe Neal officiated. Burial will take place at a later date.

Oak Lawn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.