Mary Sue Eaton

Mary Sue Eaton, 80, a life-long resident of McMinn County passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Sue was born on March 12, 1940 to the late W.H and Daisy Hamilton. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Unity Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing with several different gospel groups, and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Frank Eaton, one daughter, Karla McDonald, three sisters, Evelyn Smith, Mildred Dale, and Barbara Carter; two brothers, J.C. Hamilton and Bill Hamilton.
Left to cherish her memory, one brother, Jackson Hamilton, one sister, Norma Jones; two granddaughters, Beth Rutledge and Crystal McDonald; six great-grandchildren, Alvin Kilpatrick, Aiden Kilpatrick, Quentin McKeehan, Jacob McKeehan, Shondra McDonald, and Taylor McDonald; Sue is also survived by a special friend, Teresa Hester. Several nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends also survive.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Companion Funeral Home located at 400 S. White Street Athens, Tn, 37303 with Rev. Mark Latham officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 12:00 till the 1:00 service. A graveside service will be held on Friday, at Tellico Ave. Baptist Church Cemetery follow the 1:00 funeral service.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Sue and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist her family with these arrangements.