Evelyn Sexton

Evelyn Vernell Sexton, 76, of Graham went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Friday, September 13, 2013. Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Evelyn was born July 18, 1937 in Lubbock to the late Ira Donald and Mary Lucy (Martin) Gray. She married Charlie Sexton, Jr. ,and he preceded her in death December 1, 1981. Evelyn was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church. Evelyn spent her whole life caring for and helping others; she was involved with Voices of the Heart, helped with Special Olympics, and enjoyed serving as a member of First Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and was an important helper at the Senior Citizen's Center in Graham. Evelyn was a kind and loving person who will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include: Her sister, Alice Riley of Dallas, sister-in-law JoAnn Gray of Graham, cousin June Broom of Jacksboro, niece Mary Salazar and husband Daniel of Duncanville, and nephew Bill Gray and wife Debbie of Forney. She is also survived by extended family Doug & Donna Robertson of Graham, Skipper & Kristanne Robertson of Weatherford, Brian Robertson of Graham, and Mark & Mandi Robertson of Weatherford. Evelyn is survived by her "adopted" grandchildren who she claimed as her own -- Travis and Katie Robertson of Tolar, Parker Robertson of Weatherford, and Jude and Logan Robertson of Weatherford.

Special thanks go to the special friends who have been caring for her these last few months; some of these are Bill and Pat Sanderson and Anita Farmer.