Fern Sexton Obituary
Fern Deloris Moore Sexton, 86, of Scarbro passed away peacefully with family around her on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Hilltop Center.
Born September 7, 1936 in Beards Fork, WV she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elsie Moore.
Fern was a very caring and loving person to her family, friends, and neighbors. She had a special bond with the staff at the Hilltop Center. We want to thank each and everyone there for the obvious love they had for her.
Fern was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Dennis Sexton; sons, William "Bill" Lee King and Gary Wayne Sexton; and brother, Teddy Moore.
She is survived by sons, Denny Ray Sexton (Tammy), Donald Lee Sexton (Brenda), and daughter-in-law, Rosie King; as well as 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 1:00 pm on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill with Pastor Ron Sears officiating. Burial will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill.
Visitation for friends will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home in Oak Hill
Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com
Arrangements were made by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
999 Jones Avenue, Oak Hill, WV 25901
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