Rebecca Ann Sorrell Shaffer was born on February 20, 1953 in Myrtle, Missouri and was called home to be with Jesus on January 21, 2013 at her home in Meeker, Oklahoma.

Born in the living room of their little farm house in Myrtle, Missouri, Rebecca was the youngest of eight children born to Audie and Tola Ann Sorrell. One sister and six brothers eagerly welcomed her into their home.

Her mother passed away when Rebecca was almost four, leaving a great void in her family's lives. She also lost two brothers at a young age, but her family carried on with strength and grace.

She attended Couch school until 3rd grade, and finished her school years at Thayer schools, graduating in 1971.

Farm life kept the family busy as her father owned a chicken egg farm. Rebecca was a main part of this business all its working years, up until the egg farm closed down in 1981.

In 1972, Rebecca met Carl Shaffer at a friend's wedding, but it wasn't until 1981 that they become serious, and soon developed a loving relationship that led to marriage on May 7, 1983.

Rebecca's only sister, and "other mother", passed away in November 1983, leaving her with another void.

In May 1987, Carl and Rebecca welcomed a sweet little redheaded baby girl into their little family. And again, in November 1988, another sweet baby girl joined their family! They thought their family was complete, until God gave them the surprise of twin boys! They were overjoyed but their excitement was short lived, as God decided He needed the twins more than Carl and Rebecca. On January 2, 1990 they laid their sweet baby boys to rest.

Rebecca was faithful in standing beside her husband, Carl and assisting him with his ministering over their 29 years together, and his current pastorship at the Shawnee Church of God.

Rebecca is preceded in death by her infant twin boys; parents, Audie and Tola Sorrell; two brothers, Junior and Benny Sorrell; one sister, Eva Lou Sorrell Gaines; one brother-in-law, Clayton Gaines; one sister-in-law, JoAnn Sorrell; five nieces, two nephews and many special aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and family.

Rebecca is survived by her loving husband, Carl, of the home; two precious daughters, Cynthia, {and soon to be son-in-law Derek} of Green Bank, West Virginia; Ladonna of Kirksville, Missouri; four brothers with their wives, Leon Sorrell of Pea Ridge, Arkansas; Thomas and Myrtle Sorrell of Guthrie; Sam and Sharon Sorrell of Bartlett, Kansas; Paul and Lynette Sorrell of Verona, Missouri; eighteen nieces and nephews, fifty six great nieces and nephews, eighteen great-great nieces and nephews, along with a host of many special cousins, friends and family.

There will be a visitation from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the Church of God in Shawnee.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Church of God in Guthrie with interment following at the Summit View Cemetery in Guthrie.

Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.