Marie E. Sexton's Obituary
Marie E. Sexton, 78, of Decatur passed away at 6:13 am Thursday November 10, 2005 in her home.
Graveside interment rites will be conducted at 2 pm Monday November 14, 2005 in Fairlawn Cemetery, visitation will be Monday from 12:30 to 1:30 pm in the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery.
Marie was born on June 03, 1927 in Edison, TN, the daughter of John and Nancy Buckles Jones. She worked for over 20 years for Brandon-Williams Tobacco Company in Tennessee.
Maries leaves behind her daughter, Tracey Strong-Snyder of Decatur; grandchildren; Shirley Watts of Tennessee, Vincent Sparks, Minnie Swigart and Johnnie Sparks all of Decatur; great grandchildren, Josh Sparks of Decatur, Jessie Bodine of Tennessee, and Nathaniel Burnell of WA; one great – great granddaughter, Kayle Marie Bodine.
Marie was preceded in death by her loving companion of 30 years, Ernest Adams, her parents, 2 sons, one sister, and one great-great granddaughter.
You may view the online obituary and send condolences to the Sexton family: www.moranandgoebel.com
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