With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Lela Maxine Sexton of Albemarle, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 19, 2024 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Daniel Monroe Furr and Lela Pauline Furr Davenport; her husband Ronnie Joe Sexton; and her brothers, Roger Daniel Furr, Larry Keith Shepherd, Marshall Monroe Furr, Joseph Carroll Furr and Walter Ray Furr.

She is survived by : her daughters, Margie W. Britt of Norwood, NC, Tracie R. Barbee of Concord, NC and Teresa W. Stegall; her brother Darrell Furr of Albemarle, NC; and her stepson Scottie Sexton (Peggy). She is also survived by eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hartsell Funeral Home (522 N 2nd St, Albemarle, NC 28001). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 24th 2024 at 2:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Memorials may be made to The CUE Center, P.O. Box 12714, Wilmington, NC 28405 in honor of her granddaughter, Jordan Smith #bringjordanhome.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hartsell Funeral Home