Norma A. Sexton, 80, of the “little village of Ellisdale,” passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at home surrounded by her loving family.  Norma was a lifelong resident of Ellisdale. She was a member of the Ellisdale Methodist Church and a retired adjuster for National Grange Mutual and Selective Insurance.

Norma was the daughter of the late Stanley and Marion Woodward. Her life is celebrated by her beloved and caring husband of 61 years, George Warren Sexton; her four children and those they love, Susan and her husband Charles Boyce of New Egypt, George Sexton of Hamilton, Carole Tucker and Steve Wilson of Hamilton and Nancy Sexton of Jacobstown; five grandchildren and their spouses, Jason and Brittany Sexton, Julia and Paul Ciarrocca, Kyle Sexton, Ashley Allen and Carly Boyce and two great-granddaughters Luna and Soleil Ciarrocca.  She is the sister and sister-in-law of Gail and Harold Kirby of Pemberton and Gordon Woodward of Jacobstown.  Norma will be missed by her nephews H. Courtland and Marta Kirby, Mark Kirby and Cindy Boyce.  Remembered and admired for her strength and courage, Norma will forever be in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Funeral Services will be 10 am Saturday, January 14^th at the Peppler Funeral Home 114 So. Main St. Allentown, NJ.  The Rev. Dr. Edward Conway will officiate.  Interment will follow in North Crosswicks Cemetery, Hamilton.  Friends may call Friday from 6-9pm at the funeral home.