Bettie P. Sexton
November 4, 1942 – April 28, 2025

Bettie Lou Perry Sexton, 82, of Roper, died Monday, April 28, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Hospital, Washington.

Bettie was born in Martin County on November 4, 1942, to the late Colon and Anna Hardison Perry. She was married to Marion Speight Sexton, Sr., who preceded her in death.

Bettie was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Hillside Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home and other times at the home.

Surviving are two sons, Marion S. Sexton, Jr., of Roper, Joseph E. Sexton, of South Carolina; three daughters, Donna M. Pemberton of Liberty, NC, Betty A Sexton of Roper and Chasity A. Harrell; eight grandchildren, Cherie Sexton, Adream Shields, Josh Sexton, Jonathan B. Sellers, Maria L. Pemberton, Ashley N. Seagraves, Amiah Weatherspoon and Aniyah Weatherspoon; eighteen great-grandchildren, Isiah Overton, DJ Sander, Noah Shields, Lucus Sander, Josiah Whitaker, Elijah Whitaker, Elias Whitaker, Cayden L. Shields, London W. Sellers, Eathan Sellers, Clayton Wright, Kamron Keeling, Shay Kennedy, Antonio Weatherspoon, Ayden Weatherspoon, Autumn Wise, Jason Wise and Josh Wise and her son’s in law, Gordon Sellers, Darin Sellers, Derrick Whitaker, John Johnson, Johnny Pemberton and Fannie Perry.

Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service at Hampton Academy, Plymouth.