Jessie Gorrell

Jessie Garnett Cassady Gorrell BRISTOL, Va. Mrs. Jessie Garnett Cassady Gorrell, 86, died on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born Monday, July 9, 1923, in Glasgow, Ky., to the late Jesse Allen and Mary Garnett McGlocklin Cassady. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Louis Gorrell; and son, David Bruce Gorrell. Among other places, she lived in Owensboro, Ky., and Anniston, Ala., for many years prior to moving to Bristol three years ago. She cherished her strong family ties and the love of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. During her life, Mrs. Gorrell was an active member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church of Owensboro, Thruston United Methodist Church of Owensboro, Bethel United Methodist Church of Blountville, Tenn., and First United Methodist Church of Bristol Tennessee. Mrs. Gorrell is survived by her sons, Dr. Alan L. Gorrell and wife Sandy of Bristol Tennessee, Dr. Jeff Gorrell of Fairfax, Va., and Brian Gorrell and wife Grace of Lexington, Ky.; daughter-in-law and son-in-law, Nancy and George Skiadas of Owensboro; sister, Judy Kirtley and husband Robert of Bowling Green, Ky.; brother-in-law, John Gorrell and wife, Jenny of Lexington; sister-in-law, Gerry Gorrell of Lexington; eight grandchildren, Tracy of Los Angeles, Shawn and wife Kara of Shelbyville, Ky., Kelly and husband Brad of Talladega, Ala.,Todd and wife Jeanie of Lexington, Chris of Bristol Tennessee, Josh and wife Sarah of Indianapolis, Ben of Owensboro, and Cassady of Lexington; five great-grandchildren, Will, Bradley, Emma, David Alexander, and Julia; and eight nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, May 8, 2010, at First United Methodist Church. Celebrants will be Rev. Joe-d dowlingSoka, Dr. Alan L. Gorrell, and others. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to any of the churches to which she belonged. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting www.oakley-cook.com Arrangements especially for Mrs. Gorrell and her family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory.