Obituary of Ethel Lee Paxton

On Wednesday, July 7, 2021, Ethel Lee (Dee) Paxton peacefully departed this earthly life at 81 years of age. Ethel was born on November 8, 1939, to the late August and Leona Mitchell Paxton.  She leaves to cherish her memories, her brother, Edgar Jones, Jr. and the late Nathan J. Paxton Sr., Majorie Duhe, Donald Mitchell and Marilyn (Gail) Francois. Nieces: Melanie C. Duhe, LaPlace, LA., Carmen Jones Jackson (Aaron), Rodeo, CA. and Nekreida D. Breaux, LaPlace, LA.  Nephews: Clarence M. Duhe, Sacremento, CA., Nathan Paxton, Miami, Fl., Kevin Jones (Brandy), Hercules, CA., Edgar Jones III, Palm Springs, CA., Gayland L. Mitchell (Melanie) Atlanta, GA., Trent Mitchell, LaPlace, LA., Frankie J. Francois Jr. (Sheneika), Slidell, LA., Franklin J. Francois (Shantell), New Orleans, LA.  Eleven great nieces, nine great nephews, 3 great-great nieces, 1 great-great nephew, and a host of close relatives and good friends.

Ethel “Dee” was a sister and aunt. She enjoyed spending time with close family and friends. She loved to dance, and receive photos from everyone. Whether it was a photo from someone who had children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews, she would accept those photos and place them in her “picture book” as she would call it.

Ethel “Dee” loved watching the Bernie Mac show and Sanford & Son reruns on the television along with listening to music; especially her favorite song “Brick House” by the Commodores.  It was a pleasure to befriend “Dee”. The joy she leaves behind will follow her to her heavenly home. She loved Jesus Christ. She will truly be missed.

Relatives and friends of the family, also Fr. Amadi and members of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 772 LA-44, Reserve, LA 70084, at 10:00 A.M.   Fr. Christopher Amadi-Celebrant.  Visitation will begin at 8:15 A.M. at the aboved named church until time of service.  Interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, Laplace, LA.  According to the CDC guidelines for COVID-19 all in attendance must wear a mask and practice social distancing.  Final arrangements entrust to Patrick H. Sanders Funeral Home & Funeral Directors, Inc.  605 Main Street, LaPlace, LA. 70068.  For information 985-359-1919.