of Horn Lake, MS

August 18, 1940 - February 14, 2025

Lillian McFatridge Sexton was born August 18th, 1940 to Mahlon George McFatridge and Mary Elizabeth McFatridge. She leaves one son, James D. Sexton, Jr. and his wife, Cathie Sexton; two grandsons, Justin Sexton and John Sexton; Three great grandchildren; her sister, Mary McFatridge Spencer and her husband, Charles Spencer; her sister-in-law, Carolyn McFatridge and many nephews, nieces and friends. She is preceded in death by her son, John Sexton and her parents, Mahlon and Beth McFatridge and brother, Mickey McFatridge. She departed this life on Friday, February 14th at Willowbend Care Facility with her family surrounding her. She had a very successful career of over 50 years as executive vice president of the Sneed Insurance Company. While employed there, she developed a special insurance program for street rod cars. She was affiliated with the National Street Rod Association ,with an exclusive contract with the owner of this association, Vernon Walker. She had integrity, honesty and loved her work. She loved meeting people at the many street rod shows all over the United States. Her generosity was well known by many including family, friends, charities and even strangers if in need. She loved life and enjoyed it to the fullest. She had a beautiful singing voice and in her youthful years and early adulthood, she won many singing contests with the help of her very talented pianist and friend, John Dresbach. She was referred to by many as ''Diamond Lil''. The last three years of her life, Lillian suffered vacuolar dementia and this vivacious lady was diminished in her ability to be the independent person she always was. She loved people and loved doing things with others. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Heaven has gained a special lady.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
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