Rachel Chewning Sexton

Rachel Luzie Sexton, age 81 went to be with her heavenly father on Thursday October 3, 2013. Born in Wadesboro, NC on September 24, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Charlie William and Hattie Ramsey Chewning. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Hocutt Sexton, Sr.; son William Michael, baby daughter Krista Gayle; sisters Broadus C. Cobb, Doris C. Godwin, and Lois C. Proctor and brothers Bennett, June, and Tom Chewning. Rachel had a longtime career in furniture manufacturing and sales of 40+ years with her late husband, Edwin Sr. along with her sons Mike and Eddie working in the business for a period of time. Rachel and Edwin Sr. were owner/operator of ES Furniture Industries of Rocky Mount. After retirement, she worked part time as a hostess and cashier in “Sisters Restaurant”. Her joys in life were her family, especially her granddaughters. She enjoyed traveling with her sisters where many enjoyable memories were made that lasted her a lifetime. She was a delightful Christian that was a longtime member of Falls Road Baptist Church of Rocky Mount. Her smile and laugh will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She leaves behind her son Edwin “Eddie” Hocutt Sexton, Jr. and wife Regina of Rocky Mount, three granddaughters, Savannah Rachel Sexton, Krista Sexton, and Barrie Sexton; sisters Carolyn C. Atkinson and husband John and Joann C Hayes and husband Robert, Linda Burgess-a special friend along with nieces, nephews and many other treasured friends. Special thanks go out to her caregivers that she adored Bea Rackley, Ann Smith, and Lucy Ricks. The family will receive friends and relatives 12:30 to 2:00 pm Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Rachel will be held at 2:00 in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Floyd Holmes and Rev. Steven Harduk officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to The Gideons International. PO Box 1512 Cary, NC 27512. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804