Shirley Eakins

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Shirley Eakins, 80, of Marble Hill passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at her home.

She was born March 9, 1936, in Marble Hill, daughter of Boyd and Freda Bridges Grindstaff. She and Donald Eakins were united in marriage Dec. 22, 1956, and he passed away Dec. 17, 1991.

Shirley worked for Sunset Florist for over 25 years, was a member of the Missouri Rural Letter Carrier Auxiliary Association and Marble Hill United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her son, Donald Eakins of St. Louis.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill.

The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Marble Hill United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Janet Hopkins and Michael Hargraves officiating. Burial will be in Baker Cemetery near Marble Hill.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marble Hill United Methodist Church.