This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Susan Eaton who was born in Virginia on May 23, 1967 and passed away on December 03, 2008 at the age of 41. We will remember her forever.

SUSAN'S FUNERAL WILL BE HELD SATURDAY MAY 9TH, 2009 AT GRACELAND MEMORIAL GARDENS IN MILFORD, OHIO AT 11:00 AM.

THE FOLLOWING WAS TAKEN FROM THE BACK OF OUR AUNT JUNE'S PRAYER CARD FROM HER FUNERAL. SHE PASSED AWAY SEPT. 29, 2009 AND SHE LOVED SUSAN WITH HER WHOLE HEART AND SOUL AS WE ALL DID. AUNT JUNE FOUND OUT THAT SHE HAD CANCER AROUND THE SAME TIME THAT SUSAN MOVED TO FLORIDA BUT SUSAN STAYED IN TOUCH WITH HER EVERYDAY PRACTICALLY.

AFTER GLOW

I'D LIKE THE MEMORY OF ME TO BE A HAPPY ONE. I'D LIKE TO LEAVE AN AFTER GLOW OF SMILES WHEN LIFE IS DONE. I'D LIKE TO LEAVE AN ECHO WHISPERING SOFTLY DOWN THE WAYS. OF HAPPY TIMES AND LAUGHING TIMES AND BRIGHT AND SUNNY DAYS. I'D LIKE THE TEARS OF THOSE WHO GRIEVE, TO DRY BEFROE THE SUN OF HAPPY MEMORIES THAT I LEAVE WHEN LIFE IS DONE.

CAROL MIRKEL

The following was taken from our cousin Karen Neal's Guest Book that was online. I thought it was also appropriate for Susan.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
http://www.ruthann1.com 
 

If I should ever leave you whom I love
To go along the Silent Way, grieve not,
Nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk
Of me as if I were beside you, for
Who knows, but that I shall be oftentimes ?
I'd come, I'd come, could I but find a way!
But would not tears and grief be barriers ?
And when you hear a song I use to sing,
Or see a bird I loved- let not the thought
Of me be sad, for I am loving you
Just as I always have...You were so good
To me... So many things I wanted still
To do... So many, many things to say to you...
Remember that I did not fear...It was
Just leaving you I could not bear to face...
We cannot see Beyond...But this I know:
I loved you so---' twas heaven here with you!