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1936
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2013
JEANNE SEXTON Obituary
Born Dec. 19, 1946, in Sycamore, the daughter of Gunnar and Elizabeth (Stroberg) Magnuson, she married Tommy Sexton in September of 1975.
She worked at Anaconda, Essex, Drive-Lok, Children's Daycare and Castle Bank in Sycamore, and at Walmart in Greeneville.
She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband: Tommy Sexton; son and his wife, Gary and Fay Sexton of Rogersville, Tenn.; son, Brian Magnuson of Shabonna; grandson, Luke Milhorn of Jonesborough, Tenn.; granddaughter, Kasandra Milhorn of Jonesborough; and brother, Roger Magnuson of Sycamore.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Robert Magnuson.
The funeral service was held Friday, May 31, at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Chapel, with interment at GreeneLawn Memory Gardens, Greeneville. The Rev. Claude Swatzell officiated.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for JEANNE SEXTON
July 22, 2013
Sorry for your loss, I was in Jeanne's Class of '65. I remember slumber parties and Teen Town, Jeanne was always fun to be with.
Jeanne Higgins Mc Carthy
Kathy Schott-Anderson
June 28, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Linda & Doris Lang
June 27, 2013
Roger & Jeannes family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Seems much too soon. We have so many fond memories of visiting Sycamore and spending so much "fun" summer time with you & Jeanne when we were kids.
Thinking of you.
Connie and Ron Clarner
June 26, 2013
We were so saddened to hear about Jeanne. She was always bubbly and laughing and enjoying life. She will surely be missed.
sandy hansen-torbett
June 26, 2013
Tommy I know Jeanne will be missed. I'll always remember the laughs and good times we had bowling. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless each of you.
Joyce Westlake-Davis
June 25, 2013
So sorry for your loss,Tommy.We had some great times when we bowled together on Tuesday nights.You are in my thoughts and prayers..
June 25, 2013
so sorry for your loss.. our thoughts and prayers are with you Tommy and your family the Charles Crank Family
June 25, 2013
Tommy and Family,
We had alot of fun in high School. Everytime I drive by your old house in Sycamore we think of you guys. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please say goodbye to Jeannie for us.
Gary and Mary Maness
(Mary Schreiber)
Sycamore, Il
June 25, 2013
The Sexton Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. We had some great times in school Jeanne! Everytime I drive buy your old house in Sycamore I think about you guys.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary and Mary Maness
(Mary Schreiber)
kelley davis
June 25, 2013
so sorry to hear about jeanne.god be with your family in this time of need
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