"Helen" Carroll Sorrell

Helen Carroll Sorrell passed away suddenly on August 25th at 6:00 AM just as the sun was coming up at Oregon State University Hospital in Portland, Oregon. She was surrounded with love as she left earth and gained her heavenly wings. She was a Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Best Friend, Auntie, Sister, Cousin, and Daughter. She loved Her family dearly and was always willing to help in any way she could. She would often visit her Daughter Nikki in California, her Daughter Erin In Kent, WA and her Son Chris in Colville, WA. She had family all over the state and would visit as often as she could. Carroll had many gifts she shared with us in life. She was an avid gardener and has always created special Fairy Gardens wherever she lived. She would even create her magical gardens at her daughter’s homes. Her Gardens were beautiful, the flowers, herbs and plants that she grew were magnificent and if you ever got the chance To sit and visit or just rest in her gardens you will have memories that will last a lifetime. She had a deep love and understanding for all animals and we would call Mom the Animal Whisper. She loved all animals and had many pets, but she was especially fond of her beloved Border Collies Sara and now Annie as well as her horses. She was given her first horse at the age of twelve by her parents and that love Of horses lasted her entire life. Many animals found their way to our Mom and she would always feed and care for them From deer, kitties, to a pet Peacock names Rocco. Carroll loved adventure of all kinds and was always willing to go, see, do and live. She loved the great outdoors and of course the beach. For the past twelve years Carroll has lived in Naselle, WA with her partner Mike Whipple. They have had many adventures like fishing, beach combing, clam digging, gardening, to building a new home. Carroll had a beautiful smile that would light up a room. She was a very positive person who loved to share her kindness with anyone. She had a natural ability to read people and knew how to cheer someone up. She spent most of her working days at the Department of Labor and Industries for the State of Washington, She was known for her random acts of kindness there. She would secretly decorate the employee workspaces with the beautiful flowers from her garden. Every week she would make beautiful bouquets for her co-workers to enjoy. When people found out it was her, several times was asked to arrange flowers for weddings and special events. Since the day that our Mom has passed many friends and family have called or reached out with wonderful tales of her kindness. Stories of our Mom’s kindness and giving heart have filled us with comfort and joy as we have lost our beautiful mom. We will continue with her gifts that she gave to us all, spread kindness, love unconditionally, and live life to the fullest. Carroll is survived by her best friend and partner Mike Whipple, Her dog Annie, Her daughter Erin Iverson and DeWayne, Her Daughter Nikki Perry and Rod, and Her Son Christopher Childers and Sandra. She is survived by her Sisters Jeannette Green, and Trina Sorrell-Biggar and Brent, and Brother Mark Sorrell. Her Grandsons Corey Childers, Anthony Martinez, Andrew Iverson, Nathan Campbell, Mitchell Iverson, Nathan Childers, and Jack Perry. Her Granddaughters Kayla Martinez, Naomi Childers, and Brandy Perry. Her Great Grandsons Brody, Parker, Braden, and Grason. And her only Niece Julie Green. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Helen Sorrel and her grandson Brady Childers. Mom you are gone but always in our hearts and we will forever carry the light that you brought to this world. In case no one told you today: You’re beautiful, You’re loved. You’re needed. Your alive for a reason. You’re stronger than you think. You’re going to get through this. I’m glad you’re alive. Don’t give up. This was our Mom’s last Facebook Post just hours before she passed.

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"Helen" Carroll Sorrell

November 20, 1947 - August 25, 2020