Lois "Becky" Paxton

Lois "Becky" Paxton, 95, of Brentwood, TN., formerly of McDonald, Ohio, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.

Becky was born September 13, 1929 in McDonald, Ohio, the daughter of John S. and Edna (Mong) Evans.

She married her husband, Robert (Skin) Paxton when she was 17 and had 4 children in the next 8 years. She was a devoted mother and loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed many activities including Bridge, Bingo, Scrabble, reading, traveling and baking cookies.

After her children were grown, Becky worked as a realtor for John Simeone Realty for sixteen years. She was also a member of Woodland Park United Methodist Church in McDonald, OH.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her children; Robert “Larry” L. (Kristin) Paxton, Kathy (Robert) Birch and Keith "Kip" I. (Tammy) Paxton; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert I. Paxton, whom she married August 9, 1947 and died August 18, 2011; and her son, Jeffrey E. Paxton.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 2nd, 11:00 AM at Blackstone Funeral Home, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00 AM until the time of service and also on Friday, November 1st, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

Becky will be laid to rest at Girard City Cemetery next to her husband and son.

 Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the road

 And the sun has set for me,

I want no rites in a gloom filled room.

 Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little, but not for long,

 And not with your head bowed low.

Remember the love that once we shared.

 Miss me, but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take,

 And each must go alone.

It’s all part of the Master’s plan,

 A step on the road to Home.

When you are lonely and sick at heart,

 Go to the friends we know.

Laugh at all the things we used to do.

 Miss me, but let me go.

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