Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Cathy Sexton
Oct 18th, 1964 - Aug 5th, 2020Catherine “Cathy” Elaine Sexton, age 55, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at her home.
She was born October 18, 1964, in Wilmington, Delaware. She was united in marriage to Ronald E. Sexton on April 29, 1986, in Kentucky, and together they have shared 34 wedding anniversaries.
Cathy was a smiling face at Flora Dairy Queen for 30 years where she especially enjoyed training high school students and being an active part of Miracle Treat Day each year. She was a member of the Sew Nifty Quilt Guild and Bloom Baptist Church. Cathy enjoyed camping, fishing, and making wonderful memories with her grandkids.
She is survived by her husband: Ron Sexton of Flora; children: Yvonne Marie Frencl (Johnie Russell) of Benton, KY, Brian Joseph Sexton of Palestine, and Shane Allen Sexton (Shannon Call) of St. Louis, MO; 7 grandchildren: Jordan, Cameron, Easton, and Aubrey Frencl, Trenton Sexton, and Maxwell and Maria Russell; parents: Richard and Shelby Cook of Flora; 3 brothers: Joseph (Karen) Anderson of Flora, Richard (Lesa) Cook Jr. of Flora, and John (Karyn) Anderson of Dover, DE; mother-in-law: Loretta Sexton of Robinson; sister-in-law: Linda Anderson of Philadelphia, PA; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her father: Joseph Anderson Sr.; brother: Michael Anderson; and father-in-law: Harold J. Sexton.
A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Visitation will be 2 until 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2020, at the funeral home. Social distancing guidelines are strongly encouraged. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Cancer Crusaders and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com