Linda Lou Sexton

Linda Lou Sexton peacefully passed away at her home on December 6, 2024, at the age of 76. She resided in Havana, IL with her husband Steven Sexton whom she married on March 10, 1973. In her early life, Linda was a beautician for 30 years. She reveled in bowling and boating. In her downtime she enjoyed watching game shows on tv, working on crossword puzzles, and completing timely jigsaw puzzles. Linda was rarely seen without a compelling book in her hand. She was an avid reader. Her scratch pads are filled with various quotes that would speak to her heart and impact her life. She admired capturing life through the lens of her 1997 Cannon, Sure Shot 105 zoom film camera, and did it well, Linda also took pleasure in making her famous chicken and noodles that were requested at every family function. In her later life, Linda was best known for being an extraordinary grandmother. Her grandkids, “babies” as they were affectionally known, were the light of her life and the love she had for each of them was unparalleled through her never-ending support. From basketball and t-ball games, dance recitals, birthday parties, hosting summer pool days, passing out Club crackers, fruit snacks, and juice boxes, Linda’s legacy will live on as the very best grandma. She was adored, admired, and cherished tremendously. Preceded in death by her parents Fred and Mildred Leithoff, Linda is survived by her husband of 51 years, Steven Sexton; daughter Michelle (Steven) Emmons; son Matthew Sexton; 3 grandchildren; Lindsey (Colby) Sarff, Andrew (Emily) Emmons, and Savannah (Levi) Harp; 10 great-grandchildren: Blakelynn Bridges, Case Sarff, Madilynn Sarff, Millie Lou Sarff, Coy Sarff, Bentley Emmons, Haisley Emmons, Addilyn Emmons, Sadie Harp and Porter Harp; 2 sisters: Sharon Miller and Donna (Bingo) Ferguson; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana. A celebration of life will follow at the Havana VFW beginning at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences can be left at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of the arrangement’s.

Linda Lou Sexton

April 30, 1948 - December 6, 2024

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