Brenda Kay Sorrells

Mrs. Brenda Kay Mathis Sorrells passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025, with her loving husband and devoted children by her side. She was 78.

A celebration of her homegoing will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. James Robert McMicken, Rev. Bill Hart, Rev. Stacy Stafford, and Rev. Gary Deberry officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Mrs. Sorrells was born in Dale County on September 13, 1947, to the late Levy and Effie Mathis. She was a 1965 graduate of Dale County High School. She married the love of her life Sammy G. Sorrells on November 28, 1975. She became a Christian in May 1978 and was baptized June 4, 1978. After becoming a Christian, she spent countless hours making sure all she met heard the "Good News of Christ." Mrs. Sorrells served her Savior and her church, Shiloh Baptist Church, as secretary for many years under numerous pastors. She was very well known in the community for her servant's heart. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and adored grandmother, who instilled in her family good strong morals and the importance of a Christ-centered life. Mrs. Sorrells spent time volunteering with Camp Victory Release Time at local schools, and the Light House Children's Home Ministry. Mrs. Sorrells also had a personal ministry sending greeting cards. She enjoyed attending gospel sings and hymn sings with her Honey. It was her heart's desire that everyone come to know Christ as their Lord and Savior. Brenda will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents Levy and Effie Mathis, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Velton Mathis, Gerald Mathis, and Billy Mathis Sr.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 50 years, Sammy G. Sorrells; her children: Chad R. Sorrells (Jamie), and Angela K. Sorrells; grandchildren: Cole R. Sorrells (fiancée Jessilyn Thames), and Samantha L. Fields (Xavier); sister, Shirley N. Mathis Thompson (Rick); brothers: Kenneth L. Mathis Sr., and Bobby Joe Mathis (Sheila); special sister-in-law, Linda Bedsole; and an extra-special great-great nephew, Trey Baine. Several special nieces, nephews, and dear sweet friends also survive.

Pallbearers will be her grandson, Cole R. Sorrells, nephews: Kenneth L. Mathis Jr., Everett Mathis, Billy Mathis Jr., Butch Mathis, and dear friend Anderson Fulford.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Lydia Sunday School Class.

A special thank you to the nurses of ACG Hospice and Centerwell Home Health for their care and emotional support for her and her family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800; Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 873 N. Shiloh Road, Hartford, AL 36344; Camp Victory, 363 Victory Circle Samson, AL 36477; or Light House Children's Home, 7771 Mahan Drive Tallahassee, FL 32309.