LaQuita Sexton, of Calera, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the age of 85. She was born on Saturday, February 2, 1935 in Cobb, Oklahoma to Henry J. and Velma Beatryce (Hart) Skaggs.
She married Wendell L. Sexton, Sr. on January 18, 1952 in Madill, Oklahoma.
She worked hard on the farm and enjoyed making a home. She loved to quilt, cook, read and work crossword puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Beatryce Skaggs; husband Wendell L. Sexton, Sr.; brother Cletis L. Skaggs and grandson Cary Williamson.
Survivors include son Wendell Sexton, Jr. and wife Retha of Denison, Texas; daughters Debbie Ritchie and husband Darren of Dallas, Texas, Renee Williamson of Calera, Oklahoma; sister Marketa Mitchell and husband Marvin of Durant, Oklahoma; brothers Henry Skaggs and wife Edith of Baytown, Texas, Don B. Skaggs of McKinney, Texas; grandchildren Alicia Riggenbach, Bradley Wingfield, Shannon Lewis, Leslie Whitley, Tristan L. Sexton, Nicole Brown, Natalie Cox and Rami Ritchie; 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
A family hour will be held from 5:00-6:00 PM, Wednesday January 27, 2021 at Gordon Funeral Home in Durant, Oklahoma
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday January 28, 2021 at the Monterey, 224 S. 9th, in Durant, Oklahoma with Bro. Anthony Williams officiating. A graveside will follow at the Rosehill Cemetery in Calera, Oklahoma.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, PH- 580-916-9090, www.gordonfh.com.