Shirley Eakins

Shirley Louise Eakins, age 82, of Franklin, OH; died Friday May 21, 2021 at the Atrium Medical Center. Louise was born in Lee County, VA on January 23, 1939 to the late Cullen and Mary Ethel (Parsons) Combs.

Louise enjoyed travel, when possible. As a teenager she aspired to be a flight attendant, but ultimately motherhood was her career of choice. She volunteered as room mother for one of her daughters every school year, was a Brownie troop leader, and an active band mom, in addition to serving many years on the Ladies Auxiliary for the Franklin Fire Department. Louise was employed with Warren County Department of Human Services for over 20 years, retiring in 2004 after devoting her career to improving the lives of others throughout Warren County. After retirement, she found joy and took great pride in her gardening, maintaining colorful beds of petunias, begonias, and more each year. Above all else, Louise was a loving wife, devoted mother, and beloved “Weez” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren who leaves behind a legacy of strength, compassion, and wisdom.

Louise was preceded in death by her sisters, Mae Lawson and Laura Jean Adams. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Cecil Eakins; her daughters, Mona Eakins Lewis Hemingway and Marcella Eakins (Larry) Bonham; her grandchildren, Crystal Lewis (George) McIntyre and Alex Lewis; her great grandchildren, Morgan Louise McIntyre, Maria Lewis, Callee Lewis, and Benjamin Lewis; and her nephew, Dwayne Smith; her niece, Rhonda Carrier. Funeral Services are 1pm Thursday May 27, 2021 at Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd St Franklin, OH. Burial be in Miami Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 11am to 1pm at the funeral home.