Ida Day Obituary
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother: James Sexton; Sister: Sarah Barnes; infant daughter; Granddaughter: Samantha Day; Nephews: Shannon and Brian Phillips; Brother-in-law: Emmitt Smelser.
She is survived by her Son's: Jerry Sexton and wife Lowanna of Pioneer, Tennessee, Elbert Day and Special friend and Daughter-in-law Tanya Eades,; Grandchild: Brittany Baird and husband Jakota of Pioneer, Tennessee; Great-Grandchildren: Layne, Cameran, Charlee all of Pioneer, Tennessee; Siblings: Barbara Smelser of Louisiana, Shirley Chadwell of Knoxville, Tennessee, SueAnn Lanter and Bobby Ellis of Winfield, Tennessee, Little sister Angela of Lafollette; Brother: Leroy Sexton of Helenwood, Tennessee; Special Friend her cat Patches; many other nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
Special thanks to Quality Hospice nurse Pam Byrge and SueAnn Lanter and Bobby Ellis for the special care.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Four Oaks Funeral Home of Huntsville. Funeral service will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12 noon with Bro. Carlie Duncan and Bro. Dudley Harness officiating. Burial to follow in the Adron Jeffers Cemetery in the Capital Hill Community.
Pallbearers will be Leroy, Jerry, Chuck, Jakota, and Tyler
Honorary Pallbearers will be Layne and Cameran.
In Lieu of flowers, please donate to the Ida Day Memorial Fund:
In care of Four Oaks Funeral Home
P.O. Box 410
Huntsville, TN 37756
423-663-4400
You may share your love and support with the Day family on our website at www.fouroaksfuneralhomes.com
Four Oaks Funeral Home of Huntsville and Oneida is honored to be serving the family of Ida Day.
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