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Edith Saxton Obituary

Edith Dianne Ragin Saxton, (69) peacefully passed away Friday, June 22, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Whitley Stewart (Darian) and granddaughter, Hayden Stewart and was preceded in death by her parents, Leola Marsh and Willard Ragin and her brother, Donald Ragin (Diane). Visitation Hour (11 AM) and Funeral Service (12 PM) will be held at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, June 30th, 2018 at 3400 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216. Alexander Funeral Home (Charlotte, NC) is serving the family during this time of bereavement.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jun. 28, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
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"Corky"

June 22, 2025

Seeing your smile was all I needed to make my day! Carolina! Loving you always. New Rhythms and Hiphuggers forever!!!

Your sister, Corky.

"Corky"

June 22, 2024

Forever and always our sister, Carolina!!!
From the Hiphuggers" to the "New Rhythms" with everlasting love.
Cris, TC, Willa, Corky, Esther

The "Hiphuggers"

June 22, 2023

"Carolina" You are not gone nor forgotten. You, TC, Willa, and Ester are badges of an enduring and precious sisterhood! Loving you always. Corky and Cris)

"Corky"

June 22, 2022

"Too many loving memories to share without writing a book!" You are and will always be with us "Carolina"! Your sisters forever and always!

Corky, Willa, Esther, Cris, TC

June 23, 2020

Our loving Sister: You hold a very special place in our hearts, forever! We know you are smiling and watching over us now. "The Hiphuggers".

PAMELA MILLS

July 12, 2018

I JUST LEARNED OF THE PASSING OF MS. SAXTON...TO ME SHE WAS A KIND,KNOWLEDGEABLE AND A VERY PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT/CPA WHO DID MY TAXES FOR MANY YEARS...USUALLY NO MATTER HOW LATE I WAS WITH GETTING THE PAPERWORK TO HER BY THE 15TH OF APRIL......"SHE WORKED ME IN WITH A SMILE"
SHE WILL BE MISSED.....AND THIS STATEMENT WILL APPLY TO HER I AM SURE:..."HEAVENS GATES OPENED VERY WIDLELY TO WELCOME HER HOME"

PAMELA C. MILLS,CHARLOTTE,NC

July 1, 2018

It's us again. Never going to say good bye to our beloved sister, "Carolina". Loving you and your family always, Whitley. Just say, "Howard U" and you will always know who.

Sharon Jarrett-Brown

June 29, 2018

Sending my sincere and deepest condolence to the family of Edith "Diane" Ragin Saxton. Diane was a beautiful lady and she will truly be missed.
May God give you comfort during this difficult time.

Sharon Jarrett-Brown
Allen High School - Class of "65

K C

June 28, 2018

My condolences to the family. May the God of comfort, comfort your family during this difficult time. (2 Cor. 1:3) KC

Anita Lee

June 28, 2018

Whitley, I am praying for your peace and comfort. Edith was a beautiful lady and she will be missed.

June 28, 2018

sincere condolences to the Saxton family and friends. losing a love one in death is never easy. one day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this sad and difficult time. john 17:3

Alexander Funeral Home, Inc.

June 28, 2018

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30

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

3400 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC

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30

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

3400 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC

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1424 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28206

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