Laura Carrier Morrell

January 15, 1948 - January 6, 2021

Laura Carrier Morrell, 72, of Bluff City, Tennessee went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Laura was born, raised and lived all her life in Bluff City and was a devoted member of Bluff City Baptist Church. She had a passionate love for her church and served in many roles including Sunday School Teacher, Music Director and WMU Leader. She impacted many lives as a teacher at Bluff City Elementary School for 30 years before retiring to become a full time Mimi. Her five grandchildren were truly her pride and joy. The love and devotion she had for her family was evident to all those that knew her. This great love carried her throughout her courageous battle with cancer. Laura is preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Mary Don Carrier and brother Chip Carrier. She is survived by her loving husband of over 50 years, Craig Morrell, her daughter Amy Goodman and son-in law, Ken of Greenville, South Carolina, her son Wade Morrell and daughter-in-law, Jennifer, of Brentwood, Tennessee and her grandchildren, Connor Goodman, Caden Goodman, Rylee Kate Morrell, Mia Goodman, and Mally Morrell, as well as many loving cousins, friends and neighbors. A graveside service to honor the life of Laura Morrell will be conducted at 1:00 pm Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Morning View Cemetery with Reverend Mike Carrier officiating. Those wishing to be a part of the service are ask to arrive at the cemetery by 12:50. Active pallbearers will be Wade Morrell, Ken Goodman, Connor Goodman, Caden Goodman, Rylee Kate Morrell, Mia Goodman and Mally Morrell. In Lieu of Flowers: donations may be made to Bluff City Baptist Church in Laura’s name Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and local mandate those wishing to attend any services are required to wear a mask and observe all social distancing guidelines. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. The family is in the care of Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City, Office 423-538-7131, service information line, 423-543-4917.