Iva Jean Sexton

Jean retired from Volunteer knitting. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and enjoyed watching wildlife.

Jean is preceded in death by her parents: Delcnia Gourley Byers and Frank Byers. She is predeceased by her husbands Billy Hayes, Richard Sexton, sisters and brothers.

Those who will carry on her memory include her daughter: Betty Collins; Son: Ray (Cathy) Hayes; Stepson: Brian (Lisa) Sexton: Granddaughter: Betsy (Bobby) Lane; Great Granddaughters: Ryleigh and Ryanna Lane who are collectively known as "Mamaw's Girls".

A visitation for Iva will be held Friday, August 1, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at McCarty - Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Highway, Knoxville, TN 37924, with a funeral service to follow at 7:00 PM. A graveside service will occur Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Beech Springs Cemetery, Kodak, Tennessee, TN 37764.