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.
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14 Condolence(s)
Sally Stacks Brown
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Rest in peace dear Lillian…
We had some good time entertaining veterans at the old Kennedy Hospital..
You were truly a sweet lady and always some kindly of others.
Becky McFatridge-Fore
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Prayers for the family, I always remember her laughter and she was always so beautiful
Jerry & Connie Kennedy
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Our hearts go out to Jay and family in the loss of a wonderful lady. Lillian was honest, sincere and always willing to share her knowledge among her many customers in the street rod hobby. We were blessed to have worked with her at the NSRA events for many years and proud to call her a friend. Till we meet again, rest in peace Lillian.
Polly Gill
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
I always was excited when she would come to church or a singing and sing for us. Especially if I got to play for her, but she didn’t need me! She was a star and had the most beautiful voice I had ever heard. She was encouraging to me as a young person. She is missed already.
Charles Spencer
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Lill, you have always shared with me that I was another brother not brother in law! I appreciated that so much and Mary & I love you and will always remember our great times together ! Thanks for being such great fans of our cooking , we will always remember you saying “Charlie & Mary are fabulous cooks and we have this arrangement I love to eat they love to cook what a deal!“ You gave us a laugh while complimenting us at the same time. Glad we had you as our sister.
David and Brenda Wilson
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Lill was our grandsons great grand mother on his fathers side. She was very much loved by all her family and friends. She will for sure be missed! I can still hear her laughing and telling stories of her childhood and how much she loved her parents. Prayers for the family and for Jay.
Mary Spencer
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
My precious sister , we have always been close and I started missing you as I held your hand at Willowbend as you passed on to Heaven! Our loss is Heaven’s gain. I will always cherish our many memories and these last almost two years we have been with you so very often and the last 5 months at Willowbend practically everyday. I love you always and I am blessed that you loved me. Mary (Mimi)
Dotting Kimberlin
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
So sorry for the loss of this beautiful lady. She was a beauty inside and out.
Donna & Howell Medders
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
We always loved seeing and visiting with Lil when we went to see our Spencer family
in West Memphis. Our oldest son Corey never forgot the time she took him and
Cousin Charlie Spencer Jr to a street rod show in Tontitown, AR.
Until we meet again…
Gary Harlow
Monday, February 17, 2025
Prayers for the Family for sure. From what i know, Heaven gained a Diamond in Lil,
Peggie Orrell
Monday, February 17, 2025
As a girl, I have wonderful memories of Lillian. Her beauty and singing captured my attention whenever I had the opportunity to be around her. I was a much younger cousin so I lived on the fringe of her activities and did not get to know her as well as I would have liked! I remember her as a very vivacious, caring and loving cousin.
Pat Jones
Monday, February 17, 2025
I always called her Lillian Alice.
Her smile was beautiful and her hugs were priceless. She will be missed.
Dennis R Henry
Monday, February 17, 2025
RIP Lillian, it was truly a pleasure and honor to work with you for all those years through Sneed Insurance and the National Street Rod Association. Blessed to be your friend. God has gained an Angel. RIP Young Lady RIP
Chester J. & Johnnie Faye Craig
Monday, February 17, 2025
Our thoughts are with Jay and the entire family. We had the privilege of her friendship for several years.