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Anne Sortor Obituary
CLINTON, SC-- Dr. Anne R. Sortor was born on June 5, 1955 to the late Fred Sortor and Cora Lee Ferguson-Sortor. Dr. Sortor entered into God's eternal paradise on Thursday, April 6, 2017.
Dr. Sortor was a member of Harrison Grove Baptist Church.
Dr. Sortor retired from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture-Extension on September 1, 2016 after 8 years of dedicated service. Prior to her employment in Arkansas, she was employed at Clemson University in South Carolina and the University of Tennessee for a combined 31 years of service. She served in an Administrative Executive Management role during her tenure. She received a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from South Carolina State University, a Master of Science (M.S.) degree from Clemson University and a Doctorate (Ph.D.) from the University of Tennessee.
Dr. Sortor was a member of the Laurens Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She was also a member of the Wofford Chapel Humane Society.
She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Sortor, her mother, Cora Lee Ferguson-Sortor and her brother, Fred Douglas Sortor, Jr.
Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: her best friend, Fredna Gary of Clinton, SC; her maternal family: uncle, John Lewis (Ella Ruth) Ferguson of Moore, SC; aunts, Ruthie Mae Ferguson and Virginia Ferguson of Spartanburg SC, Addie Ferguson of Roebuck, SC, Carrie Ferguson of Moore, SC; her paternal family: uncles, Reverend Dr. Nathaniel (Lou) Sartor, Leevone (Jannie Mae) Sartor, Alex (Cynthia) Sartor; aunts, Ann Brown, Vera Haney, Mildred Sartor, Mattie Sartor, Ophelia Sartor, all of Spartanburg, SC; two god children, Alisha McKinney of Atlanta, GA and Kimberly Legette of Columbia SC and a host of cousins, friends and other relatives.
The Laurens Alumnae Chapter and the Spartanburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will conduct The Omega Omega Ceremony, Final Rites of Passage, for Dr. Sortor on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard Street, Spartanburg, SC. The ceremony is open to the public.
A Celebration of the Life of Dr. Anne R. Sortor will be held on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at The Harrison Grove Baptist Church, 299 Harrison Grove Church Road, Roebuck, SC. The Reverend Allen Rector will officiate. Dr. Sortor will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The family is at the home of her aunt, Carrie Ferguson, 311 Bethlehem Church Road, Moore, S.C. 29369.
J.W. Woodward
Funeral Home
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Debra Graham Bonnette
April 2, 2022
Ann was a gentle and a fun loving person. She and I became roommates at SC State College our sophomore year and she insisted that we continue as roommates throughout our senior year. We didn't see each others throughout our careers, but would talk from time to time and reminisce our good times on campus. She is missed and I was honored to have known her.
Audrey Williams
April 2, 2022
My,My you are always in my heart friend.
AUDREY WILLIAMS
April 2, 2021
Always in my heart!
Andrea Porter
April 5, 2020
Miss you, Andrea
Audrey Williams
April 2, 2019
My Lord time goes by so fast.,Sortor will always be in my heart...
Audrey Williams
October 19, 2017
My heart is extremely heavy,Anne was on my heart ,and I decided to look for her my Jesus...My heart was broken.I met Anne through The Barnwell County Extension Serviced.Anne was a jewel.I will miss you old friend.My prayer is that you are welcomed in.RIP!
Patti Hall
April 10, 2017
I was so saddened to read of Anne's death - she was a mentor to me with the Clemson Extension Service. I followed in her footsteps in both Barnwell and Laurens County and believe me, she was a hard act to follow! She was so dedicated to her job and the people she worked with. She will be remembered for all she gave to educate others. I wish I had seen this earlier as I would like to have attended her services. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Hayes
April 9, 2017
You were a great inspiration to me, Secretary, UT Extension, Gibson County Tennessee, as long as you served with Extension in West Tennessee. Your encouragement and kindness has made a huge impression on my life. That was the Anne Sortor I knew; beautiful inside and out.
Michael Blassingame
April 9, 2017
Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a gentle soul. Anne, and her entire immediate family, were dear to me as fellow residents of the highland community. Her work speaks for itself. her passing a devastating loss to society. Rest in peace from the Blassingame family.
Ella Spears
April 9, 2017
RIP , my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Mrs. Janice Tanner Thompson
April 8, 2017
To the family of Anne,
I'm sorry for your loss. I remember Anne from Highland, and I went to school with her brother Fred. It has been over 40 years since I saw her. She had such a mild personality back then. The whole family were nice people. This is a very nice picture of her. It's good to know that she has done well with her life.
May the God of comfort give you strength, beyond what's normal, so that you may cope with losing a love one in death.
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