Ruth R. Sexton

Ruth Richardson Sexton, 95, of Marianna died Sept. 2 in Marianna. She was born in Dale County, Ala., in 1912, and spent most of her life in Jackson County where she was a homemaker.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Marianna for more than 50 years. She

was in the WMU and adult Sunday school. She also was a member of Rose Circle Garden Club for 30 years. She loved fishing and playing Canasta.

She was preceded in death in 1984 by her husband, Harvey Sexton.

Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Pat Howard of Altamonte Springs and Sue Ann and Don Schafer of Lynn Haven; one brother, Harold Richardson of Panama City; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sept. 5, at Maddox Chapel with the Rev. Roland Rabon officiating.

Burial was in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with James & Sikes Funeral Home, Maddox Chapel, directing. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.