Hellen Jean
O'Rourke
March 28, 1933 - November 6, 2024
Hellen “Jean” O’Rourke, age 91, of Florence, passed away November 6, 2024. Visitation and services will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Williams Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:30 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. with services to follow in the chapel at 2:00 P.M. with Ricky Berger officiating. Burial will take place at Stony Point Church of Christ Cemetery following the service.
Pallbearers will be Clayton Lee Boren, Charles “Tot” Boren, Joshua Mayo, Charlie Lauderdale, Rob Moffett, and Kelly Killian. Honorary pallbearers will be Barry Sterling, Greg Boren, and LeRoy Korntved.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Darrell C. O’Rourke; parents, Charles and Ila Sorrell; brother, Billy Sorrell; sisters, Mary Leifer, Georgia Jackson, and Sandy Davis. *It must be mentioned that her sister Sandy Davis passed away on November 6, 2024, three hours after the passing of Hellen.
Jean is survived by three daughters, Vicky Sterling (Barry), Pamela Boren (Greg), and Susan Korntved (LeRoy); grandchildren, Tricia Moffett (Rob), Cristi Killian (Kelly), Clayton Boren (Hannah), Charles “Tot” Boren (Alex), Rhiannon Schlotman (Luke), and Josh Korntved (Megan). Additional survivors include great-grandchildren, Cash Moffett, Hailee Moffett, Jackson Killian, Lincoln Killian, Eddie Korntved, Adelaine Korntved, Otto Korntved, Atz Korntved, and Jaxon Kotecki; siblings, Bob Sorrell, Betty Sorrell, Ernestine Sorrell, and James Sorrell.
Jean is a member of Wood Ave Church of Christ. She loved to cook and was a wonderful seamstress.
The family would like to express a very special thanks to Huntsville Hospital 8th floor staff, the staff of Mitchell Hollingsworth, Southern Care New Beacon Hospice and to The Cottages for the love and care.
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November 10, 2024
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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Williams Funeral Home, Helton Drive, Florence, AL, USA
November 10, 2024 12:30 pm
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6 Comments on “Hellen Jean O'Rourke”
Dear O’Rourke family,
I’m sorry to read of your loved one’s passing, and may all find comfort in our Lord’s word during this time of sadness.
In John 11:23-26, “Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”.
The above scripture is a wonderful promise from our Lord Jesus, and those who have passed on are now in the care of our Lord God, who has shown his love for us through his Beloved Son.
Rest in peace, dear sister; your reward is waiting.
God’s continued blessings be upon you all.
Grammy I am so glad I got to drive down and see you before you went to be home with the lord and grandpa and all the family that greeted you when you entered heaves gates. I will miss you every day and I will cherish all the amazing memories and times growing up with you and grandpa next door. I love you so much Grammy and miss you dearly ❤️ rest in peace my sweet Grammy 🌻🕊️
Lynn and I are so sad for all the family and their loss of 1 of the most Godly Women we ever knew. She and Husband, Darrell spent their lives being an encouragement to serve and bring as many people as possible to Christ. Jean always had a smile and kind words. We love this family,
Lynn and Pattie Groves, Yukon OK
So sorry to hear of Aunt Jean’s passing. She was my last Aunt living.Thoughts and Prayers to the whole O’Rourke Family We Love you all.
Mr. And Mrs. O’Rourke were the most loving, genuine, Godly people who lived their life giving time to others, helping and encouraging others, and sharing their love of God with everyone. I was blessed to have had them in my life.
She will be missed at Wood Avenue. We loved her. She was such an inspiration.