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Obituary for Mary Lillian Sorrells Knick Mary Lillian Sorrells Knick
Glasgow Baptist Church Member Was Modine Retiree

Mary Lillian Sorrells Knick, 91, of Buena Vista, Virginia, died Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at her home.

She was born June 14, 1923, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Rupert Freeman Sorrells and Lula Fix Sorrells.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Coolidge Knick; one daughter, Carole K. Chappell; one son, Kevin M. Knick; one grandson, Jason E. Wines; three sisters; and two brothers.

Mrs. Knick was a member of the Glasgow Baptist Church and retired from Modine Manufacturing Company in 1988 after 25 years of service.

Surviving are one daughter, Bonnie K. Luke and husband, Bob; one brother, Melvin H. Sorrells and wife, Juanita; one sister, Shelvie S. May and husband, Bob; two grandchildren, Justin E. Walker and wife, Stacey, and Jeff B. Wines and companion, Debbie; two great- grandchildren, Cole Walker, and Kassie Wines; and one son-in-law, Skip Chappell.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Rockbridge Area Hospice and to Teresa T. Rogers for the loving care given to Lillian during herillness.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2014, at Harrison Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William M. Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in loving memory of Lillian to Rockbridge Area Hospice, 315 Myers Street, Lexington, VA 24450.

Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., 540-463-2912.