Shirley Ann Eaton's obituary , Passed away on July 7, 2025 in Dalton, Georgia

Shirley Ann Eaton

December 16, 1943 - July 7, 2025 (81 years old)

Dalton, Georgia

Shirley Ann Eaton's obituary , Passed away on July 7, 2025 in Dalton, Georgia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Calhoun Chapel of Ponders Funeral Home

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Shirley Ann Eaton

December 16, 1943 - July 7, 2025 (81 years old)

Dalton, Georgia

Shirley Ann Eaton Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Shirley Ann Eaton of Dalton, Georgia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Shirley Ann left this world on July 7, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shirley Ann Eaton or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Doris Slate and Benny Slate; and her former husband Johnny "J. C." Richards. She is survived by: her husband William Charles "Bill" Eaton of Rock Springs, GA; her daughters, Angie Douglas (Bret) of Rossville, GA, Kathy (Scott Hammock), Traci Lewallen (Eric) of Dalton, GA and Kris York (Jeff) of Clarkston, MO; her grandchildren, Felicia Bowers, Heather Stagg, Jonathan Douglas, Tiffany Lewallen, Sarah Sprayberry, Kaitlyn Payne, Matthew Hammock and Justin Bennett; her siblings, Ann Mathis (Bennie Ellis) of Royston, GA and Gary Slate of Conyers, GA; and her pet Angel. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, July 11th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Ponders Melrose Chapel (138 Melrose Dr, Dalton, GA 30721). A funeral service was held on Friday, July 11th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Calhoun Chapel of Ponders Funeral Home



Fri

July 11

Visitation

Ponders Melrose Chapel
138 Melrose Dr, Dalton, GA 30721

Fri

July 11

Funeral service

Ponders Melrose Chapel
138 Melrose Dr, Dalton, GA 30721

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