Norma Rae Saxton, a longtime Robinson resident, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 10:30 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2014, in Athens. A graveside will be 2 p.m., Friday, March 28, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Marlin with the Rev. Rick Hoover officiating.She was born in Marlin on January 29, 1930. Norma Rae married William "Bill" Saxton of Baytown, Texas on May 5, 1950, at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by Rev. J. R. Allen.Norma Rae was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Saxton; her father, Frank Bates Allen, mother, Myrt (Patillo) Allen; and a great-granddaughter, Brandolyn Mekarley Faith Russell.Norma Rae is survived by her sons, William "Billy" Saxton and wife, Jeany Saxton of Athens and Michael Ray Saxton of Robinson; grandchildren, Clay Saxton and wife, Karri, of Tomball, Texas, Amber Reachelle Saxton-Russell and husband, Lonnie of Robinson; Dustin Michael Saxton of Austin, Kara Ann Saxton of Bruceville, Marsha Killgore and husband, Woody of Waco.Norma Rae is also survived by her great grandchildren; William Clayton Saxton and Colt McCoy Saxton of Tomball, Texas, Kaidyance Tristyne Russell of Robinson, William Tyler Saxton of Bruceville and Lizzy Killgore of Waco.Norma Rae had two dear friends whom she loved and had known for many years, Mable Randall of San Diego, California, and Millie Thrasher of Minnesota.