In Memory Of
Vivian Sexton
1930
2021
Vivian Sexton
February 26, 1930 — October 9, 2021
Vivian L. Sexton, daughter of John J. and Esther Dumond Knotts, was born on February 26, 1930 at Hollywood, California and left us on October 9, 2021.
She was married to Donald L. Sexton on September 15, 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Donald, and brother, Bill Knotts. Survivors include two sons, Michael L. Sexton (Karen) of Westwood Hills, Ks. And Michell K. Sexton (Gail) of Mandeville, La.; three grandchildren, Katie Jones, Mandeville, La., Andrew Sexton, Denver, Co. and Megan Sexton, Austin, Tx.; and four great grandchildren, Noah Jones, Elijah Jones, Vivian Jarvis, and Fin Jarvis; and one brother, Jack Knotts, Eureka, Ks.
Vivian graduated from Yates Center, Ks. High School and received bachelor's and master's degrees from Emporia State University. She taught English and was a high school guidance counselor.
She has been a lifelong member of the Methodist church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Stilwell United Methodist Church.
A reception to honor the life of Vivian will be held on October 23, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the Stilwell United Methodist Church, 19335 Metcalf Avenue, Stilwell, Ks.
To leave a message of condolence for Vivian's family, or to share a special memory of Vivian, visit the guestbook below.
She was married to Donald L. Sexton on September 15, 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Donald, and brother, Bill Knotts. Survivors include two sons, Michael L. Sexton (Karen) of Westwood Hills, Ks. And Michell K. Sexton (Gail) of Mandeville, La.; three grandchildren, Katie Jones, Mandeville, La., Andrew Sexton, Denver, Co. and Megan Sexton, Austin, Tx.; and four great grandchildren, Noah Jones, Elijah Jones, Vivian Jarvis, and Fin Jarvis; and one brother, Jack Knotts, Eureka, Ks.
Vivian graduated from Yates Center, Ks. High School and received bachelor's and master's degrees from Emporia State University. She taught English and was a high school guidance counselor.
She has been a lifelong member of the Methodist church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Stilwell United Methodist Church.
A reception to honor the life of Vivian will be held on October 23, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the Stilwell United Methodist Church, 19335 Metcalf Avenue, Stilwell, Ks.
To leave a message of condolence for Vivian's family, or to share a special memory of Vivian, visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Vivian Sexton, please visit our flower store.
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Saturday, October 23, 2021
1:00 - 3:00 pm (Central time)
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