Carolyn Gaye Sorrell Collins, age 80, of Crestview Lane, Morehead, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born March 17, 1934, in Frenchburg, she was the daughter of the late Alvie and Lenora Johnson Sorrell. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Rodefer; brother, Sonny Sorrell; and son-in-law, JB Blakeman. Carolyn's husband, Zane Edward Collins, passed away April 13, 1999. She is survived by two daughters, Vicki Collins Blakeman and Missi Collins Fannin and husband Ty; one son, Scott Collins and wife Diana; and grandchildren, Taylor Morgan Blakeman Barney and husband Kendall, Kennedy Bryce Blakeman, Peyton Fannin, Presley Fannin, Courtney Peters, and Caden Zane Collins, all of Morehead; a nephew and nieces; extended family; and friends. Carolyn, a community leader, was well known for her vivacious personality, friendly smile, and helpful attitude. She retired as office manager from Rowan Water and was a former employee of GTE and Occasions Gift Shop. Carolyn loved her family unconditionally, always attended her children's and grandchildren's school, community, and sports events, and reminded everyone that her greatest accomplishment in life was her family. A lifelong supporter of Rowan County and MSU athletics, she was also a U.K. fan, an avid reader, and accomplished seamstress. Carolyn was an active member of the Morehead First Church of God. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew her. A Celebration of Life will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at the Morehead First Church of God with Pastor Allan Hutchinson officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be 'Nana's' loving grandchildren, numerous devoted athletes and children in the community who also called her Nana, and her church family. Visitation is after 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Visitation: Tuesday, April 29, 2014, after 5 p.m., Northcutt & Son Funeral: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at 1 p.m., First Church of God Interment: Forest Lawn Mausoleum