Sylvia Ann Eaton

Sylvia Ann Eaton, age 84, of Commerce, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 29, 1941, in Delta County to Elton and Maggie Redman Brookshire, she was the warm heart of our family and a guiding light to all who knew her.

Sylvia married Charles L. Eaton Jr. in October 1958, who preceded her in death in March 1998.

She gave her life to the Lord Jesus at a very young age and remained committed to His service for her entire life. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church and served as a Sunday School teacher for many years.

She was the day manager at the Sonic Drive In for several years and worked for the East Texas State University Housing Department as a cashier. She managed the Kentucky Fried Chicken in Commerce for 10 years before purchasing the business and changing its name to Texas Fried Chicken where she served as the Owner/Manager for 14 years. After selling Texas Fried Chicken, she worked at Bank One in Commerce for 2 years before retiring.

She enjoyed working in her yard, baking, and caring for the elderly. She loved her 5 children and god daughter very much and enjoyed time with her 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Elton and Maggie Brookshire, her husband Charles L. Eaton Jr., 2 brothers- Roger Brookshire and Jimmy Brookshire, sister- Janice Banks, and son Jeffery Eaton.

She is survived by her brother Charles Robert Brookshire, her 2 sons, Charles Eaton and Timothy Eaton, her 2 daughters, Denise Taylor and Debbie Brewer, her god daughter Brenda Snead-Gearhart, her 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Commerce Funeral Home on Saturday, August 22, 2026 with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and the funeral beginning at 11:00. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce, Texas.

Serving as Pallbearers are Matt Brewer, Josh Brewer, Joseph Cuna, Jeremy Cuna, Jonathan Eaton, and Isaac Navarro.