Faye Marie (Haire) Eaves

Faye Marie Eaves, age 96 of Lick Creek, died Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Sunshine Gardens Assisted Living in Marion. She was born October 7, 1928, in Cobden, the daughter of John H. and Lydia (Trees) Haire. She married James Woodrow Eaves on October 2, 1953, in Anna. He preceded her in death on November 15, 2010,

Faye is survived by her children, Jo Ellen (Steven) Rich of Marion and James David (Kathy) Eaves of Anna; four grandchildren, Steven Matthew (Rebecca) Rich, Jennie Jo Rich, Jaime (Daniel) Welborn, and Janna (Karl) Sweitzer; four great-grandchildren, Brynley and Hailee Welborn and Kendall and Knox Sweitzer; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Eaves; parents; sisters, Elizabeth "Bet" Manus, Irma Blankenship, Maye Stout and Vera Colboth and brothers, Jesse David, Arthur L "Art", Lowell Ray, John Richard and Charles R. Haire.

Faye was a member of Anna First Christian Church. She was a homemaker, always taking care of her family. Throughout the years, she also took care of many children from other families. Those driving through Lick Creek often saw Faye and twin sister Maye sitting on the front porch watching the cars pass. Faye was a strong supporter of Lick Creek School, always cheering on the Eagles. As sports seasons ended, she and Maye took each team out for a meal to celebrate their accomplishments.

Funeral services for Faye Eaves will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, February 17, 2025, at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Bill Littrell officiating. Interment will follow in the Anna Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 1:00 pm until the service time at 2:00 pm Monday, February 17, 2025, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Anna First Christian Church Missions Fund. Envelopes will be available at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home.