Linda Gayle Eaton

September 25, 1949 - June 2, 2020

Linda Gayle (Phillips) Eaton, 70, of Early passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. A visitation is planned from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Friday, June 5, 2020 at Heartland Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be at 10 AM Saturday, June 6, 2020 in the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Greenleaf cemetery. Linda was born in Brownwood to L.L. Phillips and Nellie L Hibler on September 25, 1949. She grew up in the Grosvenor area and attended Bangs ISD. She met Dane Eaton at 13 years old and fell in love, a love that would last a lifetime. They married in Brownwood in January, 1965. Their first child, Deborah Kim Eaton was born in 1966 and their second child, Sean Eric Eaton was born in 1972. She was an amazing wife, mother, Memaw and friend who touched the lives of all around her! She loved to ride motorcycles and cook for family and friends as well as anyone who needed a meal. Their home was always open to anyone needing a place to stay and many were considered family. She helped so many people with her beautiful warm loving nature. Linda attended Ranger School of Nursing and became a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and furthered her education at Central Texas Commercial College graduating with a certificate in medical records. She worked for Brownwood Regional Hospital, Cross Timbers, Southpark Development Center and Brownwood Care. Linda retired in 1993 and enjoyed being at home as a wife, mother and Memaw. She never met a stranger and was so precious to all. A heart of gold ready to help any and everyone in need. Linda is survived by her husband, Dane Eaton of Early; daughter, Kim Eaton of Early; son, Sean Eaton and wife Trina of Lake Brownwood; granddaughter, Mykeala of Brownwood; grandson Zachary of Brownwood; and cousins, Amzy Hibler of Houston and Tammie Duggan of Colorado; fur babies, Lillie Mae and Sadie as well as many friends that are considered family. Linda was preceded in death by her parents and a step son, Kevin Ballard. Condolences, tributes and memorials can be shared with the family at www.heartlandfuneralhome.net