Geraldine "Gerry" Deavers Eaton

Geraldine "Gerry" Ritchie Deavers Eaton, 86 , a resident of Rockingham, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at her home.

Mrs. Eaton was born on June 11, 1936 in Rockingham County and was a daughter of the late Roy O. "Pokey" and Frances "Tidy" Ritchie Deavers. She was an active member in Linville Edom Ruritan Club and helped with many of their functions, most notably in the yearly election polls. She also participated for 57 years in the Home Extension Club and the former Farm Bureau committee where they served many and won several awards. She was baptized in the Jordan River and was an active member of Cherry Grove United Methodist Church. Gerry always had a warm smile, kind words, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister to her beloved family.

On June 16, 1956, she married Forrest Edward Eaton who passed away on April 18, 2014.

Surviving are her sons, Brent Edward Eaton and wife Teresa of Linville, Kent Edwin Eaton of Harrisonburg; a sister, Nadine Dove and husband Courtney of Harrisonburg; grandchildren, Melissa Cash and husband Edwin, Adam Eaton; great-grandchildren, Kaleb Cash, Jacob Cash, Isaac Eaton, Bella Eaton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Eaton was preceded in death by her siblings, R.O. Deavers, E.G. "Pokey" Deavers, and Peggy Lynn Deavers.

Graydon Ritchie Jr. and Reverend Debra Cline will conduct a funeral service on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at Cherry Grove United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Cherry Grove Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at McMullen Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Linville Edom Ruritan Club, PO Box 44, Linville, VA 22834 or Cherry Grove United Methodist Church, PO Box 3, Singers Glen, VA 22850.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.