Justine Saxton

Obituary Justine Rosa Saxton, the first of three children, was born on October 19, 1923 in Kansas City, Kansas. Her parents were Clarence and Etta Noland West and Leota Sullivan West. A lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri, she attended Wendell Phillips Elementary School,R.T. Coles and graduated from Lincoln High School, Class of 1940. Justine was married to Leroy Ely and Theo Wheeler. She was the mother of two sons, Roy Lee and Lewis Stephen.On September 13, 1971, she was united in marriage to William “Skeets” Saxton, Jr. They were together for 39 years, when the Lord called him home on March 18, 2010. Justine will always be remembered as a devoted daughter and for the loving in home care that she and William gave to her dad. She held several positions in the workplace. She was a waitress and a Teacher’s Aide. Justine was a Lady Attendant for the Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Funeral Chapel, where she retired after 32 years of service, in 2009.She was active in her neighborhood block club. She enjoyed music, dance and shopping. She especially enjoyed doing the “Bus Stop.”Her Christian Walk began as a child at the Metropolitan Spiritual Church of Christ, where she was a lifelong member. She joined the Adult Usher Board under President, Brother Herman West, and was on her post of duty for over 35 years. She worked closely with Missionary Board President, Sister Levenia House, Community Board President, Sister Vivian Pollard, Mother Ruth Gardner and the Mother’s Board, along with the Stewardess Board. Justine was in charge of presenting the candidates for christenings and baptisms. She was a supporter of the Choir, where sang in the Women’s Chorus on Women’s Day, the Children’s Church and the Youth. On the National level, she served on the Usher Board and as a helper on the Registration Committee of the Metropolitan Spiritual Churches of Christ, Inc.At the time of her home going, she was a faithful member of the Mother’s Board, where she previously served as President. She attended Sunday School and the Wednesday Morning Bible Class, taught by Bishop James D. Tindall, Sr., Pastor Emeritus. Mother Justine Saxton departed this life on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She was preceded in transition by her parents, two brothers; Clarence and Sam West and one son; Lewis Stephen “Porky” Wheeler.She leaves to cherish her memory, her son: Roy Lee West, Sr. (Joyce Young); 7 grandchildren;Traci Basey, Lewis Gant Wheeler, Timothy Jacobs, Sonya Sams, Alissa Vann, Jana Byrd, Roy Lee West, Jr.; great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law; Gertrude Saxton; special children;Dr. Virgil Brown, Mary Williams, Judy Martin, Louella E. Henderson, Lance Jones, Dorriss Lyman, Geraldine West, Betty Anderson, Virginia Gant Wheeler; nieces, nephews; neighborhood friend;Vanessa Taylor; other relatives and friends; her Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Funeral Chapel Family and her beloved Metropolitan Spiritual Church of Christ Family.Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 27,2019 at Metropolitan Spiritual Church of Christ 1231 Garfield KCMO 64127. Visitation 4:00 P.M. Interment Monday, January 28, 2019 Leavenworth Cemetery To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Justine Saxton, please visit our floral store. Read More

Justine Saxton

October 19, 1923 - January 15, 2019