The Rev. Anna J. Gorrell, 72, deacon of the Diocese of Kansas, died March 4 at Elmhaven East Nursing Home, Parsons, KS, of natural causes.

Mrs. Gorrell studied for the diaconate by extension from the University of the South and was ordained deacon in 1986. She served at St. Peter's, Pittsburg, KS, and as chaplain at Labette County Medical Center. Mrs. Gorrell is survived by a son, two sisters and a granddaughter.