Claudia Hope Waite Sorrell
1946 - 2012
Claudia Hope Waite Sorrell
1946 - 2012
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BORN
1946
DIED
2012
Claudia Waite Sorrell Obituary
Mrs. Sorrell was a native of Vicksburg and formerly of Alcorn County, MS where she was an educator at the Corinth Jr. High School. She later retired from Clinton Middle School. She was a member of the Raymond United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Sorrell was preceded in death by her parents Jewel Lofton Thompson and George Hope Thompson. She is survived by her husband, James Mack Sorrell of Raymond; her daughter Kelly Waite Burkhalter of Madison; her son John Bradley Waite of Brentwood, TN; a step-son, Josh Sorrell and step-daughter Shannon Sorrell and seven grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to the National Kidney Foundation, 4209 Lakeland Dr., Suite 298, Flowood, MS 39232 or to the Raymond United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 64, Raymond, MS 39154
An online guest register is available at www.wrightferguson.com
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March 12, 2012
Dear Family of Hope (Thompson) Waite Sorrell,
I just received the notice of Hope's death after checking an e-mail from my Vicksburg Greenie class 1964. I am deeply sorry for you all for I share your loss since my mother recently died of Cancer. When one is younger (at our age we still feel young), we sometimes don't think that it could be us...just yet...because we have so much more living to do and judging by the "picture gallery", Hope did just that. I recognized Lake Claiborne in many of the slides and know all those special memories will be with you until you also join Hope in her mansion in heaven. God only knows our time, but what rejoicing and laughter there is with Hope there joining her parents and friends that have gone before. I remember her big smile and personality. She could light up the room. Hope and I were high school Biology partners and friends back then. Our teacher Mr. Kuhnert placed me between Hope and Margaret Johnson, when I transfered from a different class. We three sat in front of his desk and I know that his motive was twofold...to keep an eye on me and help me with my grade by placing me between two excellent students. I thanked him for that many times over (made a B). I understand why she became a teacher. Also, I remember that she told me that the band director had to cease practice while my car (loud mufflers) passed the band practice hall on my way to football practice...didn't know. (I'm sorry that I'm so long winded, but it did say share memories.)
Now is the time for mourning, but know that God had a special place reserved for Hope and, if she did have any pain or suffering, she is free of all that now and delivered into the Lord's care through Jesus Christ. John 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
Praying that God will bless you during this hollow time when you miss her so,
Bob Murin (Seminary, MS)
March 6, 2012
To the Hope Thompson Sorrell family.
Hope and I (Travis Wayne Vance of Vicksburg, Ms.) graduated from H.V. Cooper High School in 1964. Hope was an inspiration to all of our classmates.
Travis Wayne Vance, Sr.
3038 Indiana Avenue
Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180
March 5, 2012
Kelly and Brad,
Your mom was a dear friend and fellow math teacher for many years at Corinth. I am so sorry to hear about her death. May God comfort you in this difficult time.
Mrs. Vicki Shirley
Dick Vogel
March 5, 2012
Mack, please accept our deepest sympathies on your loss. Please, if there is anything we can do, just let us know. God Bless, Dick Vogel
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Robert Duval
March 5, 2012
I was a class mate and band buddy of Hope's. My deepest sympathies to her family and children.
Joan/Ardy McIntosh
March 5, 2012
John, Kelly and Brad -
We were sorry to hear of the death of Hope. We want you to know that we are thinking of you during this time.
Joan and Ardy McIntosh
March 5, 2012
Praying that God will ease your pain, and carry you through these hard times....lean on Him, He loves you, and so do we. Sharon & Ken Shelton
James & Margaret Hurst
March 4, 2012
Mack, James and I are so sorry for your loss of Hope, but she is in a better place now. No more suffering and pain for her. We are just across the street from you, if you need us please feel free to call on us.
Joseph Pugh
March 4, 2012
May God comfort the family in this time of sorrow. Diane and Joseph Pugh
The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home
March 3, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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