- Date Of Birth: March 30, 1924
- Date Of Death: June 20, 2008
- State: Missouri
Leona Bernice Sexton, 84, of Steelville, MO passed away Friday, June 20, 2008 at the Meramec Nursing Center in Sullivan, MO. She was born March 30, 1924 in St. Louis, MO to Harvey and Alice (Price) Rolf. On October 5, 1946, she was united in marriage to Robert Sexton who preceded her in death on March 24, 1999.
She will be sadly missed by her two sons, Robert Sexton IV and wife Sheri of Rolla, MO and Stephen Sexton and wife Vicki of Steelville, MO; three grandchildren, Angela Sexton, Drayton Sexton and wife Tammy and Lucas Sexton and wife Kelly; five step-grandchildren, Anna Davis, Angie Weddle, Joe Brown, Justin Ray and Amber Jean Taylor; seven great-grandchildren, Trey, Stephanie, Kylee, Lydia, Drew, Megan and Brooklyn Sexton; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one infant brother.
Leona was an accomplished artist. Her works were represented in many states and had been judged and juried by many professionals. She had been awarded over 100 prizes, regional, state, national and international in her long career.
Some of her works were “Hand Shadows” book of poetry, Library of Congress, “Gabriel’s Children” co-artist, carton (C), co-founded Steelville Artist Guild, 1967, Steelville city flag designed, 1966 and had taught art for many years.
A few of her collectors were Phyllis Diller, comedian; Pope Cafeteria Family; Thomas Hiensohm, Boston Celtic basketball; and many others.
Along with her love of art, she enjoyed walking as often as she could.
Leona was a member of the First Baptist Church of Steelville, MO.
