Mary A.

Saxton

Mary A. Saxton, 98, of Oakwood passed away at 12:50 pm on April 8, 2024 at the Laurels of Defiance.

She was born February 16, 1926 in Bowling Green to the late Finnis and Aurabelle (Sweet) Burwell. On January 5, 1946, she married Maurice J. Saxton, he preceded her in death on November 12, 2010.

Mary is survived by 2 children, Dr. John (Karen) Saxton and Patricia (Thomas) Siebeneck, 8 Grandchildren; Beth (Sam) Carnahan, Dr. Brian (Tammy) Saxton, Mark Siebeneck, Todd (Miranda) Siebeneck, Lisa Siebeneck, Norman (Terrie) Giesige, Cory (Stephanie) Giesige, Wendy (Jeff) Price; 19 Great Grandchildren; 7 Great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by a Daughter-in-law Janet (Singer) Saxton in 1991, 3 Brothers and 4 Sisters.

She was a leader for the Snappy Snippers 4-H Club, member of the Ladies Live and Learn Club. She also volunteered at the Paulding County Hospital. She loved spending time with her family and telling stories of her life.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Den Herder Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Porter officiating. Burial will follow in Milton Township Cemetery, Custar, OH at 2:30 P.M.

Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 9:00 A.M. until time of services on Monday.

Memorial donations may be made to Paulding County Relay for Life.