Glenda K. Eakin, age 71 of Southington, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, June 22, 2020 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, OH.  She  was born on March 8, 1949 in Lumberton,NC  the daughter  of the late John C. & Ruby Shirley (Nance) Peterson. Glenda married the love of her life, William D. Eakin, on June 4, 1971 and they have enjoyed 49 years of marriage together. She had lived in Braceville since 1974 formerly of North Carolina. Glenda worked as a harness builder for Alphabet Corp in Orwell for 18 years before retiring in 2003.  She enjoyed golfing, and traveling. Glenda's family was always first and foremost in her life.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. Memories of Glenda  will be carried on by her loving family; her 2 daughters Tammy White of Liberty Twp., Michelle & (Dennis) Urbania of Thompson Station, TN; her 3 sons Charles & (Sherry) Young of Newton Falls, William D. Eakin Jr. of Mantua,James Michael Young of Spencer,WV; her 1 sister Margie Jackson of Fayetteville,NC; her 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents. Calling Hours will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 11:00AM to 12:00PM at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls.  Funeral Services will immediately follow at 12:00PM at the funeral home.  Glenda will be laid to rest at Braceville Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330) 872-5440. Family and friends may view  Glenda's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Thursday, June 25, 2020 12:00 PM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444