Mary Sue Brewster

Mary Sue Brewster, age 82, of the Paint Rock Community of Oneida, TN, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN.  Born July 1, 1943, she was the last surviving child of the 13 children of Claude and Adele Pierce Brewster.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her siblings: 2 infant sisters, and Rita Brewster, Jessie Lawson, Norma Jean Lawson, Nina June Carroll, Anna Lou Posey,  Shirley Day, Charles Loyd and Floyd Brewster; and granddaughter:  Melanie Sexton.

She is survived by her two sons: Jamie Sexton and John Sexton; grandchildren: Cheryl Renee Sexton, Michael Sexton, Isaiah Sexton, and Austin Sexton; great-grandchildren: Waylon Sexton, Weston Johnsen, Michael W. Sexton, Jamey J. Sexton, Shelby Sexton, and Becca Sexton.

The family requests donations for final expenses be made to the: 
Mary Sue Brewster Memorial Fund
c/o Jones & Son Funeral Home
20059 Alberta St.
Oneida, TN 37841

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