Katherine Mae Sorrells-Rae
July 24, 1943 – July 25, 2024
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Katherine Mae Sorrells-Rae, of San Tan Valley, Arizona, passed away on July 25, 2024, one day after her 81st birthday. She was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Andy and Ailleen Sorrells.
She was an avid seamstress and loved quilting. Katherine worked in the education field for nearly 20 years and was affiliated with the Daughters of Scotia.
Katherine is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her daughter, Carrie (Mitch) Jordan; sons, Thane (Timberly) Rae, Daniel (Leslie) Phillips, and Kael (Candace) Sorrells; sister, Carolyn Gober; Grandchildren, Bentley, Evelyn, Lyra, and Adler Sorrells, Jack (Beth) Jordan, Mackenzie (Ben) Watson, Topanga and Theron Rae, MyKaelah, Caedmon, and Calyen Phillips; and great-grandchild, Rylee Jordan.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 11:00 at San Tan Mountain View Funeral Home, 21809 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek, Arizona, 85142.
Please join us by wearing red, white, &/or blue as we celebrate our “Nana Kate.” If you have a handmade item she made you feel free to bring it. We plan to display quilts & other items mom made for family members. (One of mom’s bucket list items was to have a rose garden. In lieu of flower arrangements, if you desire to help us create her rose garden it will be appreciated but not required). There will be a reception with Mexican food after the ceremony. Please RSVP so we can plan appropriately.
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Pam Baldwin says: Don and I will be rhere
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Mary K Best, Ph.D. says:
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Rae’s passing. She was my sweet paraprofessional at Central High School. She was always a pleasure to work with. She was so good to my students and me—she was the best homeroom mom ever! I wish I could attend her celebration of life. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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Selma Hollars & sister Marilynn Martinez says:
Kathy was one of my forever friends. We spent many a fun time in our youth. She loved our mom almost as much as we did. She brought Lynn into our lives and added more joy to our young lives. I know she loved teaching in whatever capacity and I’m sure she was a great addition to her students. I truly loved her and am sorry for your families loss, I know it will be great big hole to try to fill. I am sure she is with the Lord because I knew her when she invited Him into her life. So, I know we will meet again one day.
Pam Baldwin 
Mary K Best, Ph.D. 
Selma Hollars & sister Marilynn Martinez
Don and I will be rhere
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Rae’s passing. She was my sweet paraprofessional at Central High School. She was always a pleasure to work with. She was so good to my students and me—she was the best homeroom mom ever! I wish I could attend her celebration of life. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Kathy was one of my forever friends. We spent many a fun time in our youth. She loved our mom almost as much as we did. She brought Lynn into our lives and added more joy to our young lives. I know she loved teaching in whatever capacity and I’m sure she was a great addition to her students. I truly loved her and am sorry for your families loss, I know it will be great big hole to try to fill. I am sure she is with the Lord because I knew her when she invited Him into her life. So, I know we will meet again one day.