Lori Ann Sexton, 53, of Paris, Illinois, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, surrounded by her family at her home. She worked at Simonton Windows and Casey’s General Store.

A memorial service celebrating her is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at Templeton Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4 p.m. until the service time Friday at the funeral home.

Ms. Sexton was born Feb. 10, 1967, in Clinton, Ind.

She is survived by three children, Tabitha (Brad) Osborn, Mike Griffin and Todd Griffin, all of Paris; a loving companion, Darin Griffin of Paris; a sister, Karen Jewell of Paris; two aunts, Janet Boatman and Betty Yocum, both of Terre Haute, Ind.; four grandchildren, Gabe Osborn, Waylon Osborn, Annaleigh Griffin and Khloe Griffin, all of Paris; and best friends, Ann Lunsford of Terre Haute, Ind., and Machelle Murphy of Missouri.

She was preceded in death by grandparents, George and Josie Blackburn.

Ms. Sexton fought a 7 1/2 battle against colon cancer. She never gave up. She loved spending time with her family and friends, as well as with her four-legged walking buddy, Jack.

Memorial donations may be made to ECCF DO IT Edgar County Cancer support group.

Online condolences at www.templetonfuneralhome.com