Elizabeth Sue Eaton departed this life on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the age of 72 years, 11 months, and 21 days. She was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on March 30, 1947, the daughter of the late Dude and Mary Elizabeth Rhodes Wilkerson. On October 26, 1981, she was united in marriage to Eugene Eaton, who survives.
Elizabeth was a machine operator at Savannah Manufacturing Company and a member of Plummer's Chapel Church. She loved to cook, collecting angels, her flowers, her cabin, fishing, and especially her family.
In addition to her husband, Eugene of Savannah,Tennessee, she is survived by her daughters, Loretta Mason and her husband Brian of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Laura McCord and her husband James Huntingdon, Tennessee, and Sissy McCord and her husband Frank of Atwood, Tennessee; sons, Ricky DeShazier and Jason DeShazier, both of Savannah, Tennessee, Phillip Eaton and William Eaton, both of Milan, Tennessee; sixteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a sister, Linda Jean Wilkerson of Savannah, Tennessee.
Along with her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by a daughter, Frances DeShazier and sisters, Tammy McLin and Bonnie Anderson.
In response to Governor Lee's Executive Order 17 which took effect at 12:01 AM March 23, 2020, there will be no public visitations or services through April 5, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during this difficult time.
Public memorial services to be scheduled at a later date.