Edna Jean Eaton

March 22, 1925 - September 17, 2017

Edna Jean Hampton Eaton, age 92, of Gray, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at NHC Health Care following a brief illness. A native of Johnson City, she was a daughter of the late Sidney and Novella Ford Hampton. Mrs. Eaton and her husband attended Hawthorne Church of the Brethren. She loved nature and the beauty of the mountains. Mrs. Eaton and her husband enjoyed driving the Blue Ridge Parkway enjoying the mountain views. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Eaton was preceded in death by her brother, Charles S. Hampton and sister, Margaret H. Churchill. Survivors include her husband, Hank Eaton, Johnson City; son, Len Eaton, Duluth, GA. A niece, several nephews and cousins also survive. The graveside service for Mrs. Eaton will be conducted at 2:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Monte Vista Memorial Park with Pastor Phil Self officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Farris Rd, Greenville, SC 29605. Order Flowers Service DetailsTuesday, September 19th, 2017 2:30pm, Monte Vista Memorial Park Interment DetailsMonte Vista Memorial Park