Lisa Lynn Nunley Sorensen

Lisa Lynn Nunley Sorensen was born July 26, 1966, in Salt Lake City Utah. She is the fourth child of Tom and Florence Nunley.  She married Gary Sorensen on May 20, 1994, in the Salt Lake Temple. Lisa passed away on March 11, 2022, at age 55 from ongoing health challenges. Lisa is now with her father Tom, her sister Kristy Kay, her grandparents, and her loved ones who have gone before.

Lisa is survived by her husband Gary and their beloved children Kamron Sorensen, Alisa (Mike) Barnhurst, Kyle, Moriah, and Ashton, and one grandchild, Wyatt who brought them much joy.  Her mother Florence Weeks Nunley, Siblings, Debra Nunley Peel (Calvin), Diane Nunley Nelson (Cary), Tom Nunley Jr. (Connie), Brenda Nunley Page (Tyler), Kent Nunley (Jenny)

Lisa graduated from Alta High School in Sandy Utah, in 1984, then attended Beauty School. She loved making others feel good about themselves and was good and kind to others, and a friend to all she met.

Lisa served a mission in the California, Los Angeles Mission, 1988-1990 for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved the people she served with and all the good people she met while on her mission. Lisa was an inspiration to others and had a strong testimony, she remained true to her faith throughout her life.

Lisa always loved children and when she was unable to have children of her own, the Lord sent them to her and Gary through adoption. Lisa was surrounded by her husband and loving children, who gave her happiness and strength. Her family was the joy of her life.

Lisa loved to cook and prepare meals for her family and those she loved. She was a talented writer and wrote beautiful poems. She loved family and missionary reunions, and now she is rejoicing in the reunions with her loved ones who have passed to the other side.

Lisa was blessed to be in a wonderful ward and neighborhood. So many wonderful people graced their home, bringing love, help, and whatever they needed. The family wishes to thank all the Angel Friends who helped them through so many difficult times. Also, a heartfelt thank you to Lisa’s mother, siblings, and nieces and nephews, who were there to help and love the family through the years.

Through all the heartache, illness, and tragedy in her life, Lisa was able to find the blessings. After she had the stroke, Lisa wrote in her journal, “I also have the gospel of Jesus Christ, which has been a big part of my life. Heavenly Father has blessed me so much, and I’m so grateful for all that I have. I haven’t always been able to say this, but I say it now. I love my life. I have a great family that loves me, and good friends and neighbors who are so kind, giving, and loving. Have I told you how much I appreciate them, love them, and am so grateful for them all?”

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Pioneer 7th Ward, 14172 South Emmeline Drive, Herriman, Utah. Viewings will be on Monday, March 21, 2022, from the hours of 6:00 – 8:00 pm, and on Tuesday from 10:00 – 10:45 am at the church. Interment to follow at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery.