Source: Obituary, Longview News-Journal, Oct 22, 2006.
Eva Wilson Eaker, a lifetime resident of Longview, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2006, at 100 years of age. Mrs. Eaker was born November 9, 1905, in Gum Springs, to Thomas Jefferson and Minnie Alford Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Eaker; son, Tom Eaker; and brothers, Ollie and Archie Wilson. She is survived by her grandson, Tommy Eaker and wife, Priscilla, of Longview; great-grandsons, Ryan and Andrew Eaker; daughter-in-law, Eleanor Abney and her husband, Thomas H. "Toby" Abney, of Longview; sister-in-law, Lela Wilson of Longview; niece, Diane Malone and her husband, Dan Malone, of Longview; and lifetime friend, Alma McDent of Longview. Mrs. Eaker was a lifetime member of the First Christian Church of Longview, where she and Ernest were married in 1926. At the time of her death, she was the church's oldest member. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at Memory Park Cemetery, with Dr. Jim Lewis officiating. The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff at Summer Meadows for the kindness shown Mrs. Eaker while in their care. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Longview Building Fund, 720 N. Sixth St., Longview, TX 75601; or Heart'sWay Hospice, 1306 Pine Tree Rd., Longview, TX 75604.
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Eva Wilson Eaker, a lifetime resident of Longview, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2006, at 100 years of age. Mrs. Eaker was born November 9, 1905, in Gum Springs, to Thomas Jefferson and Minnie Alford Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Eaker; son, Tom Eaker; and brothers, Ollie and Archie Wilson. She is survived by her grandson, Tommy Eaker and wife, Priscilla, of Longview; great-grandsons, Ryan and Andrew Eaker; daughter-in-law, Eleanor Abney and her husband, Thomas H. "Toby" Abney, of Longview; sister-in-law, Lela Wilson of Longview; niece, Diane Malone and her husband, Dan Malone, of Longview; and lifetime friend, Alma McDent of Longview. Mrs. Eaker was a lifetime member of the First Christian Church of Longview, where she and Ernest were married in 1926. At the time of her death, she was the church's oldest member. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at Memory Park Cemetery, with Dr. Jim Lewis officiating. The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff at Summer Meadows for the kindness shown Mrs. Eaker while in their care. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Longview Building Fund, 720 N. Sixth St., Longview, TX 75601; or Heart'sWay Hospice, 1306 Pine Tree Rd., Longview, TX 75604.
Jean Wallace
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Source: Obituary, Longview News-Journal, Oct 22, 2006.
Eva Wilson Eaker, a lifetime resident of Longview, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2006, at 100 years of age. Mrs. Eaker was born November 9, 1905, in Gum Springs, to Thomas Jefferson and Minnie Alford Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Eaker; son, Tom Eaker; and brothers, Ollie and Archie Wilson. She is survived by her grandson, Tommy Eaker and wife, Priscilla, of Longview; great-grandsons, Ryan and Andrew Eaker; daughter-in-law, Eleanor Abney and her husband, Thomas H. "Toby" Abney, of Longview; sister-in-law, Lela Wilson of Longview; niece, Diane Malone and her husband, Dan Malone, of Longview; and lifetime friend, Alma McDent of Longview. Mrs. Eaker was a lifetime member of the First Christian Church of Longview, where she and Ernest were married in 1926. At the time of her death, she was the church's oldest member. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at Memory Park Cemetery, with Dr. Jim Lewis officiating. The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff at Summer Meadows for the kindness shown Mrs. Eaker while in their care. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Longview Building Fund, 720 N. Sixth St., Longview, TX 75601; or Heart'sWay Hospice, 1306 Pine Tree Rd., Longview, TX 75604.
Jean Wallace
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Eva Wilson Eaker, a lifetime resident of Longview, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2006, at 100 years of age. Mrs. Eaker was born November 9, 1905, in Gum Springs, to Thomas Jefferson and Minnie Alford Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Eaker; son, Tom Eaker; and brothers, Ollie and Archie Wilson. She is survived by her grandson, Tommy Eaker and wife, Priscilla, of Longview; great-grandsons, Ryan and Andrew Eaker; daughter-in-law, Eleanor Abney and her husband, Thomas H. "Toby" Abney, of Longview; sister-in-law, Lela Wilson of Longview; niece, Diane Malone and her husband, Dan Malone, of Longview; and lifetime friend, Alma McDent of Longview. Mrs. Eaker was a lifetime member of the First Christian Church of Longview, where she and Ernest were married in 1926. At the time of her death, she was the church's oldest member. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at Memory Park Cemetery, with Dr. Jim Lewis officiating. The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff at Summer Meadows for the kindness shown Mrs. Eaker while in their care. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Longview Building Fund, 720 N. Sixth St., Longview, TX 75601; or Heart'sWay Hospice, 1306 Pine Tree Rd., Longview, TX 75604.
Jean Wallace
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