Lorene Eakle

Lorene Eakle was born in Quinton to Newt and Edith (Hood) Gray on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1918. One of six children, she lived her entire life in the community in and around Quinton, and influenced the people there in countless ways. Granny passed away on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at the age of 100 years, two months and 13 days.

She married Henry Eakle on Dec. 18, 1937, and together they had three children, Reta Joyce and her husband, Charlie “Doc” Shelton, of Glendale, Ariz., Jerry Eakle and his wife, Lois, of Quinton and Arlanda Eakle of Quinton. Henry preceded her in death, as did her siblings, Pat Hood, Era Mae Gray, Elmer Gray, Ola Johnson and Melvin “Peanut” Gray.

Granny’s legacy of family can be found in her 11 grandchildren, Tracy Shelton, Karen Shelton, Arlinda Eakle, Shana Eakle, Chris Shelton, Penny Stamper, Cattrina Gragg, Amanda Shelton, Trent Eakle, Cassie White and Hank Eakle, as well as her numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Granny loved God, her family and her church. She gave of herself entirely to each of these, always putting the interest of others before her own. When she did indulge in a hobby, it was gardening, sewing, crocheting, cooking, singing and, more often than not, humming.

Services were at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at West Liberty Baptist Church in Quinton with Tom Chappelle and Delmon Eakle officiating.

The Gospel Cousins sang. Interment followed at West Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Martin Funeral Home of Stigler.

Viewing was from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Quinton, with family receiving visitors from 5 to 7 p.m.

Pallbearers included Kenneth King, Joe Daniels, Dennis Wright, Dennis Satterfield, Johnny Wagnon and Doyle Wagnon.

Honorary pallbearers included Thom Shelton, Coy Few, Jim Eakle and Coy Mike Few.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the West Liberty Cemetery Fund.

A virtuous woman who can find?

She is far more precious than jewels.

Proverbs 31:10