Mary Juanita Eason
July 25, 1932 - January 15, 2022
Mary Juanita (Hicks) Eason, age 89 of Portage, IN passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was born on July 25, 1932 in French Lick, IN to George and Anna (Emmons) Hicks. Mary is survived by her sons, Vernon (Judy) Jones, Marvin (Patty) Jones, Michael (Kylia) Jones, Roger (Sonya) Jones, Scott (Debra) Jones, Lawrence J. Eason Jr.; daughters, Krista (Ricky) Jones, Susan Jones; brothers, Harold (Marie) Hicks, George (Marian) Hicks, Bob Hicks; grandsons, Paul (Candace) Jones, Jason (Michelle) Jones, Jeremy (Tiffany) Lakin, Robert Borowski, Randy (Jen) Fiscus, Conner Jones, Erin (Holly) Jones; granddaughters, Lisa (Marlin) Huynh, Rachael Jones, Heather (Brandon) Gorecki, Sarah Jones, Kaitlyn Jones, Sadie Jones, Trina (Brian) Carlson, Jill (Ed) Cartwright, Nikki (Adam) Jones, Rhonda (Joe) Keitzman, Mary (John) Jones, Ambrosia Borowski, Asia Borowski, Kimmie Skalik; many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Anna Hicks; father, George Hicks; husband, Lawrence James Eason; granddaughters, Clarrisa Lakin, Shawna Jones; grandson, Roger Jones, Jr.; great-granddaughter, Annika Huynh. Mary was a spitfire. She was very funny and always quick with a joke or one liner. Mary loved to laugh and spend time with her family and friends. In her time, she loved camping, painting, traveling, and reading. Mary was very avid in the American Legion Post 260. She spent many years in the color guard and met many lifelong friends there. Mom just loved life and everyone she shared it with. She was the best Mother anyone could ever wish for. She will be greatly missed by everyone. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the American Legion Post 260, 5675 Mulberry Ave., Portage, IN 46368. Arrangements entrusted to Edmonds and Evans Funeral and Cremation Services. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ee-fh.com.
Mary Juanita (Hicks) Eason, age 89 of Portage, IN passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was born on July 25, 1932 in French Lick, IN to George and Anna (Emmons) Hicks. Mary is survived by her sons, Vernon (Judy) Jones, Marvin (Patty)... View Obituary & Service Information