of Little Rock, AR
July 19, 1934 - December 12, 2023
Mona Joy Sexton-Simmons of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 surrounded by her children.
Joy was born on July 19, 1934 to Maynard and Berta Smith in Mineral, Arkansas. She had 6 siblings. After graduating high school in Gilham, Arkansas in 1952, she met and married Gene Sexton. She and Gene moved to Lonoke where they raised 5 children. Together they turned Gene's photography business into Colonial Publishing Co.
Years after her husband's death, Joy married Norman Simmons and moved back to Sevier County to be close to her mother and sisters.
Joy was predeceased by her husband, David Eugene Sexton; daughter, Mona Jean and son, David Eugene. She is survived by Mignon Hatton (David); grandchildren, Jeff (Stephanie), Jon Hatton; Richard Sexton (Jeannie); grandchildren, Stephanie Miles (Chris), Whitney Sexton, Taylor, Seth, Alex Sexton; Bob Sexton (Jennie) and grandchildren, Sam, Grace & Andrew Sexton and grandchildren, Clay Sexton (Leah) and Erika Sexton.
Joy was caring and hardworking and placed the most value on time spent with family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St Jude's Hospital or to the charity of your choice.
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5 Condolence(s)
Whitney Sexton
Friday, April 26, 2024
Memaw you will be missed I love u!!!
Phyllis Brown Elam
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Mignon, Richard and Bob my heart breaks for you! Your Mother was such a precious and loving soul! I don’t think I ever saw her without a smile on her face! Please know you will all be in my thoughts and prayers!
Lucy Himstedt
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Mignon, Richard and Bob - Sending my love and prayers to all of you and your families. I have such fond memories of your momma!
Brad Boyles
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Mignon, Richard and Bob, my prayers are with you and your families. Your mother was a special person to me.
Christine Simmons-Spute
Friday, December 15, 2023
All my prayers are with you all during this difficult time of transition. Your Mom was a very special person. You can tell by the children and grandchildren she raised and influenced in her life. May God be with you giving you comfort and peace . Love from Christine