Grandmother's Memorial

Mom and dad did a memorial for grandmother this evening at their home. It was not easy for me to see my dad cry and it made me sad.  On the way home I reflected just about my relationship or lack thereof with her and I felt a little remorse.  Jake asked my problem with her and I could not really say one except I felt she had little to do with us and did not put forth the effort to see us often (although I am sure my parents contributed as well). Below is the memorial written by my dad (John William Eaton III but know John Eaton Rochelle).

Anna Christine Eaton

In 1937, Evelyn and Chester Hoffman had a sweet baby girl in Saint Louis and named her Anna Christine. Christine’s life spanned from June 18, 1937 thru September 25, 2019. Here’s a taste of some of the cherished memories that marked the life of the wonderful person that sweet baby girl became as she offered the charity in her heart to provide for others.

As a child, the smart-witted Christine found ways to be a little momma to her younger sister and brother. She helped care for their needs collecting food and other life necessities. One Christmas, when times were hard, she took her sister & brother around to department stores’ Santa Clause booths collecting little trinket gifts to hand out on Christmas morning.

Christine was 16 when she married JW to start a family of her own. They had six children: Sandy, Johnny, Linda, Jimmy, Andy, and Anna Marie. Day in &

day out, she looked for ways to satisfy their physical & spiritual needs. She became a Registered Nurse to supplement the family income. Besides cooking meals, baking pies, writing poems, drawing pictures, singing songs, going to parades, and driving her children around looking at Christmas lights, Christine set a good example visiting the sick, teaching Sunday School classes, helping neighbors, and going out of her way to help comfort the poor and needy. Christine didn’t say goodbye to her children; she said “I love you and God bless you.” She was a joy to her family and to the community.

Grandmother Christine loved her grandchildren and cherished the time spent visiting them. They’d go to ball games, beaches, cheerleading practices, and much more. While on one of her last visits, the 82 year old ailing Grandmother Christine laughed, telling her children that as she was resting in bed, she overheard one of her great granddaughters whisper, “Do you want to see an 80 year old woman?” Grandmother opened her eyes to see several curious little grandchildren standing at her bedside staring at her.

Fifty years ago, she’d penned a poem about Sandy, Johnny, Linda, Andy and Anna Marie playing under the old oak tree in their yard. The last verse said, “Even the old oak tree must die”. Now they learn, “Even the old woman must die.”

                                                                                                             --------jer 9/26/2019

Anna Christine Eaton

Christine’s family

Her father Chester Hoffman has passed.
Her mother Evelyn Jones has passed.
Her sister Marion Maxine Patton lives in Mobile, Alabama Her brother James (Jimmy) Burlison has passed

Christine’s Descendants

Daughter Sandra Eaton Wedgworth and Wedge:
Grandchildren are Amy Scott Williamson, Sara Scott Buchannan and Lisa Wedgworth Duke
Amy is married to Ronnie. Children are Dalton Englet and Jordan Williamson
Sara is married to Jamie. Children are Hunter Brauer, Logan Hughes, and Lilly Farler
Lisa Wedgworth Duke is married to Dale. Child is Zoey. 
Son John Eaton-Rochelle and Diane:
Grandchildren are Renee’ Eaton Farrell, Michael Eaton, Sandra Eaton Adamson, James Eaton, Rebekah Eaton, and Charity Eaton Dilgard.
Renee is married to Jake. Children are Ginny, Aubree, Will, and Christopher. Michael is married to Amy. Children are Seth, Sydney, Chloe, Clair, and Sam. Sandra is married to Brent. Children are Elijah, Madelynn, Nolan, Clark, and Miles. James is married to Kara. Children are Elle, Jack, Annie, and Josie
Rebekah is engaged to be married to Adam in November.
Charity’s children are Riley, Izzy, Johnny, and Charlie. 
Daughter Linda Eaton Esra and Bill:
Grandchildren are Billy Esra, David Esra, Angela Esra Holland, and Steven Esra
Billy is married to Susan. Children are Phoebe, Tyler, Cissy
David is married to Sarah. Children are Colton Thomas, Mason Esra, and Cooper Esra Angela is married to Jamie. Children are Tyler, and Drew.
Steven has passed.
Son James Anthony Eaton passed when 1 year old. 
Son James Andrew Eaton and Cathy:
Grandchildren are Adam Waugh, Andrew Eaton, Tiffanie Eaton Morgan, Aly Waugh Frensley, and Destiny Eaton
Tiffanie is married to Jon. Children are Jesse, and Jack.
Aly is married to Josh. Children are Drayden, Keegan, and Mia 
Daughter Anna Marie Allen and Bobby: Anna Marie has passed.
Grandchildren are David Cook, Raymond Cook, Christy Cook Griffin, and Derrick Cook David has passed.
Raymond. Child is Mason
Christy is married to Cody: Children are Sawyer, and Sissy