Lorene Broxton James, beloved Southern Steel Magnolia, courageous Army spouse and Mom, loyal friend and helpful neighbor, and a faithful follower of Jesus crossed over into His presence on The Lord’s Day, Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Mary Washington Hospital after a season of decline and illness.
Survivors include her children, Gary Sexton (Frances Jo) of Va., Wayne Sexton (Kay) of Md., Michael Sexton of Ga.; Jeffrey Sexton of Fla.; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister Dorothy Dertzo of Fla.; daughter-in-law Diane Turner of Ga.; and a host of nieces and nephews from eight siblings scattered around the world. Lorene was preceded in death by her husbands, Lionel Francis Sexton and Henry James; and son Kenneth Sexton.
Her life was characterized by a strong sense of family and selfless service and a simple faith in the Saviour, drawing great comfort in times of grief and trial from a sense that “with Him I have all I need.” Her sons celebrate the strong foundation she provided in her gracious manner, a constant encouragement and incredible resilience.
Visitation and a memorial service will be held at the Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 4255 Columbia Rd., Martinez, Ga. 30907, (706) 868-9637. Visitation will be held from6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 1 with graveside committal at Hillcrest Cemetery, Deans Bridge Hwy, Augusta, Ga.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kenneth Alan Sexton Scholarship Fund, Augusta State University (http://www.augusta.edu/giving/makeagift),
Wounded Warrior Project, Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).
