Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9:57 am

Marjorie Sorrells Clayton, age 94 of Forest City passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025.

She was born December 2, 1930, in Rutherford County to the late Roswell King Sorrells and Myrtle Dean Sorrells. She was employed by Reeves Brothers, Chesnee, SC for 34 years before retirement.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Smith Clayton, a grandson, Heath Sorrells Clayton and a sister, Gloria Wells. She was a lifelong member of Providence Global Methodist Church and enjoyed many years of volunteering with Chase Corner Ministries.

Survivors include two sons, Rick Clayton (Sherry) of Ellijay, GA, and Brent Clayton (Lujuanna) of Forest City, two brothers, Virgil (Bud) Sorrells of Dallas, and Raymond Sorrells (Shirley) of Forest City; grandchildren, Jason Clayton (Sallie Gray), Ashely Reinhardt (George), Jonathan Clayton (Becka), Lauren Lowe, Holly Brochu (Chad), Victoria Broughton and eight great-grandchildren.

A service from the graveside was held October 14 at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Michael Harrill, Jr. officiating.

Memorials may be made to Providence Global Methodist Church, 161 Providence Rd., Forest City, NC 28043.

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