Carole Fae Sexton, 84, passed away Dec. 27. She was born Feb. 4, 1932, in Hooper, Utah, to Elwood and Iona Child Flinders.

She attended school in Hooper, high school in Nyssa, and took some classes at Brigham Young University. She also graduated from the Oregon Police Academy.

She married Marvin Wilson (divorced) and had seven children that she loved being a mom to, Janalee Wilson, Jeredee Gibson (John), Jonee Vanderdasson (Tod), Edward Jay Wilson, John Elwood Wilson, Julee Vanderdasson (Ted), Jaimee Langston (Jerry). She was a “Grammy” to David Gillies, Erica Wittwer, Trevor Gillies, Kori Jo Reynolds, Cameron Reynolds, Travis Vanderdasson, Ashley Jo Vanderdasson-Williams (Brian), Nichole Sanford (Jordan), Dakota Langston (Elena). She was a great-grandmother, “G.G.”, to Travis and Kylee Wittwer, Ryland Travis Williams, and Braedon Gillies. She was a sister to Cleo Saunders (Lorin), Gail Johnson (Dick), Gerald Flinders, and also enjoyed a sister friendship with Clara Shaw and Marilyn Flinders.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gerald Flinders; son, Eddy Wilson; grandson, Travis Vanderdasson; and son-in-law, Glen Reynolds.

She had a very interesting professional career.  She worked for the Burns Police Department, the Pine Room Restaurant, Pioneer Bank, and a Salt Lake City flower shop.  She was always a hard worker and she would put her shoulder to the wheel and get the job done.

Family, friends, and her membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and her service in the Jordan River Temple were some of her most valued treasures.  She loved painting with oils and water colors, and there are reminders of that talent in many homes. She loved flowers, sunshine and ALL things yellow, and you can’t forget her love for her red shoes and glasses. She also enjoyed the sounds and smells of the beach, which she visited any chance she could. She was a Jazz basketball fan and kept her mind sharp with crossword puzzles.

Within the last 12 years at Willowwood apartments, she cherished the friendships she gained.  She loved the visits and spoke of them often.

God can take a loved one from our homes, but never from our hearts.  May tender memories lighten your sorrow and comfort you through each tomorrow.

Funeral services were held Jan. 5 at the Hillcrest 5th Ward Building in Sandy, Utah. A viewing took place preceding the funeral.

Interment was held following the funeral service at Valley View Memorial Park and Home.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the missionary fund or to a charity of your choice. Cards can be sent in memory of Carole to 9075 South 700 East Apt 326, Sandy, Utah 84070.

Please share memories and condolences at www.serenityfhs.com.