Mary Martha Mitchell Sexton

mary sexton

December 28, 1945 ~ April 4, 2024

Born in: Yancey Co., NC
Resided in: Alexander, NC

Mary Martha Mitchell Sexton, 78, of Alexander, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Born December 28, 1945, in Yancey Co., Mary was a daughter of the late Guy Kent Mitchell and Nyder Bryant Mitchell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Edward “Brooks” Sexton.

Surviving are her daughters, Carla Reaume, Diana Davis and Judy Ball; son, Ricky Shook; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Maude Adams.

The family will receive friends at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 11 at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue, with the funeral service following at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Western Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery in Black Mountain.

Services

Visitation: April 11, 2024 9:00 am

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Funeral Service: April 11, 2024 10:00 am

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Burial: April 11, 2024 12:00 pm

Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711

(828)669-0684

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  1. Our thoughts and prayers are with this sweet family! We were truly blessed with the kindest neighbors! We know you are at peace and back with your husband the love of your life! May God give you all strength and comfort in your time of need!

  2. So sorry to see that Martha has passed
    She was a customer here at Gudger’s flowers for many many years
    She loved my silk basket arrangements
    We will miss her stopping by from time to time.
    David West

  3. I,m so sorry to hear this about Martha. She was always doing for others. My prayers are with each one of you. May God’s peace and comfort surround you with his loving kindness.


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