Ilon Sexton Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ilon Sexton of Harriman, Tennessee, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ilon left this world on November 15, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ilon Sexton to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Rev. Kelly Sexton; her parents, William Ernest and Mary Mae Kerley; her siblings, Ridley Kerley (Bud), Roger Kerley, Ray Kerley, Gordon Kerley, Toy Kerley, Anna Bess Kerley, Myrtle Webb, Arkie Dodson, Violet Payne, Syble McGaha, Willie Mae Coffman, Flossie Henry and Lois Thacker; and her grandson Jake Sexton.
She is survived by: her sons, Wayne (Karen Sexton), Darrell (Shelia Sexton) and Jeff (Ann Sexton); her grandchildren, Kellie Beth Brewster (Chad), Andrew Sexton (Lindsey), Katie Price (Alex), Todd Sexton (Courtney), Mary Ann Sexton, Clay Sexton (Tara) and Caleb Sexton (Beth); her great grandchildren, Brady Brewster (Grace), Ben Brewster, Blake Brewster, Maleah Sexton, Lani Beth Sexton, Levi Sexton, Makenna Sexton Molly Crumley, Jaxson Price, Anna Sexton, Jay Sexton, Abel Sexton, Luke Sexton, Todd Sexton Jr., Rhett Sexton and Rachael Sexton; and her great great grandchild Elewyn Grace Brewster.
Viewing was held on Monday, November 17th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Mt. Vernal Baptist Church (2811 Harriman Hwy, Harriman, TN 37748). A funeral service was held on Monday, November 17th 2025 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Mt Vernal Baptist Church (2811 Harriman Hwy, Harriman, TN 37748). Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Mt. Vernal Baptist Church (2811 Harriman Hwy, Harriman, TN 37748). A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 21st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Roane Memorial Gardens (1400 N Gateway Ave, Rockwood, TN 37854).
