Karen D. Sexton, age 79 years old, passed away on June 11th, 2023, at Hospice of Cincinnati. She was the wife of Allen Sexton. They shared 50 years of marriage together.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of parents Harold and Leah Kendall. She graduated with a degree in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati. She was employed at Department of Health and Human Services and worked as a Social Worker. In addition to being a social worker, she was a Director of a Daycare for many years.
Karen enjoyed reading, traveling, spending time with her grandchildren, and attending her grandchildren’s sports activities. She will be remembered for her generosity, kindness to others, patience, and overall concern for children. She also enjoyed spending as many hours as possible with all her friends.
Karen is survived by Allen Sexton, children Deana Merchant married to Tom Merchant, Eric Sexton married to Megan Pautke-Sexton, Sara Pearce married to Jason Pearce. Grandchildren: Andrew Merchant, Madelyn Merchant, Miles Sexton, Annie Sexton, Izzy Pearce and Max Pearce. Brother: Roger Kendall.
The visitation will be held at Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes and Crematory 5950 Kellogg Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45230 on June 16th, 2023, from 3pm-5pm, the service will be directly after from 5:00pm-5:45pm.
Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to Anderson Park District, www.andersonparks.com in the name of Karen Sexton.
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Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to Anderson Park District, www.andersonparks.com in the name of Karen Sexton.
Sherry Sexton says
June 13, 2023 at 7:19 pmBeautiful obituary. Karen is so loved and we all will miss her.
Al we are here for you. I know you and Karen were so close and no one can replace that but we are here. Love to you all. Sherry snd Dan
Bruce Capps says
June 13, 2023 at 9:20 pmAl, our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you and your family during this time. Please know we are here for you —
Bruce and Debbie
Mike and Connie Tatum says
June 14, 2023 at 2:32 amWe are broken hearted to hear of Karen’s passing. We will always remember all the good times we had together on Blueorchard drive. So sorry we won’t be able to attend her service. Our prayers go out to all the family. Love and hugs,
Mike and Connie
Ray Severson says
June 14, 2023 at 5:51 pmSorry for your loss Al. Having you and your family in my prayers.
Stacy Carter says
June 16, 2023 at 2:23 pmSending thoughts and prayers to Al, Deena, Eric and Sara and the rest of the family. I will always have great memories of growing up across the street on Blueorchard Drive from the Sexton family. Karen will be great missed.
Don McCauley says
June 19, 2023 at 6:51 pmAl , our deepest condolences for your family’s loss. We will keep you in prayer at Mass during the weeks ahead🙏🙏