Mrs. Nancy Sorrells Carter

February 7, 1931 - January 2, 2022

Nancy Sorrells Carter, age 90, of Beaverdam community in Asheville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Born on February 7, 1931, in Asheville, Nancy graduated from Lee H. Edwards High School and soon assumed the role of a working mom. She was employed over thirty years by the Asheville City School System. Nancy was the mainstay of her neighborhood in Beaverdam valley for generations. Early on providing guidance to her boys and their friends as they grew up in the 1960s and 70s. And later in life, as a familiar outside figure tending to her yard and garden spot, Nancy was known and admired by everyone in the community. A loving caregiver gifted with energy beyond her years, Nancy was at her best helping family and friends as they aged and needed assistance. She was a Hospice volunteer and a devout, lifelong member of Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church. She will be sorely missed by all whose life she touched. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmore “Bo” Carter; sisters, Peggy Tanner and Dorothy Henderson; brothers; Bob Sorrells, Bill Sorrells, and John “Mac” Sorrells. Nancy is survived by her sister, June Cleaton (Bill) of Charlotte NC, four sons, Wayne Carter, of Asheville, Dale Carter of Greenville, SC, Dennis Carter (Sue) of Atlanta, GA, and Alan Carter (Kama) of Dallas, TX; seven grandchildren, Emily Kennedy (Chris), Emerson Carter, Juliet Carter, Haley McDowell (Jason), Megan Morton, Katie Johnston (Matt) and Nick Poteat; and eight great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 7, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm at Morris Funeral & Cremation Care, 304 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. Her Graveside Service will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, January 8 at Lewis Memorial Park with Rev. Jeff McCumber officiating. Masks are optional at both events per family requests. Per Nancy’s request, in lieu of flowers, please donate to Asbury United Methodist Church, https://www.wnccumc.org/online-donations-to-churches or to the charity of one’s choice. Morris Funeral & Cremation Care is serving the family and condolences may be sent to them through our website at www.morrisfamilycare.com.