Bertha Verdelia Daugette Sexton “Boots
Boots Sexton age 83 of Jay, Florida, passed away with her family at her side on August 30, 2015. Boots was born in Canoe, Alabama on September 14, 1931. She was a long time resident of Orlando, Florida and Jay, Florida but lived in many different states in her 83 years. Her favorite things were quilting, spending time with her family, picking up seashells, and baking. She spent a lifetime putting all others before herself and never once asked for anything in return.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Mildred Daugette; her husband, William Sexton Sr.; sons, William Sexton Jr. and Mickey Ray McNabb, and daughter, Susan Jean McNabb.
She is survived by her children Wendell McNabb of New Orleans, Louisiana, Michael McNabb of New Orleans, Louisiana, Don (Merina) McNabb of Levittown, Pennsylvania, Jeanne (Moo) Brown of Jay, Florida, Rick (Ilene) Sexton of Hemet, California, and Jeannie (Russ) Johnson of Urbana, Iowa. She is also survived by her brothers Bruce (Edna) Daugett of Milton, Florida, Ray (Sarah) Daugette of Molino, Florida, and her sister Peggy Lindsey of Murrieta, California, as well as 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services will start at 2:00 pm with Chip Fox officiating. Burial will follow at Canoe United Methodist Church Cemetery in Canoe, Alabama. Active pallbearers will be Don Daugette, Jimmie Lindsey, Jeremy Sexton, Clay Brown, Robert McNabb or Moo Brown. Our family would like to express sincere gratitude to Bonnie Hunter and all of the staff at Terrace at Ivey Acres for going above and beyond in caring for our mother. Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
