She was born in Houston, Texas to Edith and Hubert Barr on December 18, 1929.
She was preceded in death by her husband Sam Sorrell and daughter Nancy Sorrell Muirhead. She is survived by her two sons, Mark Sorrell and wife Laura, Scott Sorrell and wife Jan; Grandchildren, Katherine Sorrell, Stephen Sorrell, Samuel Sorrell, Luke Sorrell and Ben Sorrell; and her son-in-law Joe Muirhead.
Mauvirine graduated from Baylor University and was a school teacher throughout her life in San Antonio, Dallas and at the Kinkaid School in Houston. She was active in her church her whole life at South Main Baptist, First Baptist Conroe and Tallowood Baptist.
A memorial service will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Tallowood Baptist Church, 555 Tallowood Rd. in Houston.
In lieu of flowers please give to the Nancy Sorrell Muirhead Memorial Scholarship Fund, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97026, Waco, Texas 76798-7020 or the charity of your choice.