Betty Lou Franklin Eady, 95, of Sumiton passed away April 24, 2024, in Suffolk, Virginia. She is survived by her daughter Dianne Eady Cheatham, four grandsons Zachery (Kelly) Cheatham and his children Zack Jr., Connor, Hunter, Kia, and Jaxon, Brandon Lee Eady and his daughter Ella, Brian Scott Eady, Jacob (Brittney) Cheatham, granddaughter Jordan Cheatham and her daughter Harper, along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Betty was preceded in death by y her parents Lee and Vela Mae Franklin, husband Robert “Buck” “Bobby” Eady, Jr., son Robert “Ricky” Eady III, brothers Willard (Ruby) Franklin, Adner (Evelyn) Franklin, Jimmie Franklin, sisters Mary Ann (Rev. Lawrence) Self and Nell (Frank) Rogers.
Betty was a lifelong member of Sumiton Church of God. She kept a lovely home filled with her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. In her younger days, she was an avid bowler.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 11am in Goodhope Cemetery with Pastor Lane Sargent and Pastor Mike Kiker officiating.
