Elizabeth Adell Eaton, 86, of Lexington, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at her home.

Elizabeth was born on November 11, 1937, in Lafayette County, the daughter of Fred and Irene (Bush) Mallot.  She was united in marriage to William "Bill" Sherman Eaton of Lexington on March 20, 1995; he preceded her in death on May 21, 2007.

Survivors include: son, Charles (Joanna) Mallot of Wellington; daughter, Lisa L (Ralph) Berkstresser of Linn Creek; seven grandchildren: Brittanie R. (Jacob) McGee, Breanna (Markey) Harris, Emily R. (Jesse) McIntosh, Courtney M. (Tyler) James, Tera Berkstresser, Zachary D. Purnell, and Macey J. Helms; and nine great-grandchildren: Aryan S. Harris, Knox Harris, Bronx Harris, Kerstyn McGee, Marisa McGee, Cyrus McIntosh, Faramir McIntosh, Cashton Coleman, and Holton Coleman.

In addition to her parents and husband, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her son, Kevin L. Hedrick-Register, four brothers, Alfred Mallot, Cecil John "C.J." Mallott, Claudis "Billy" William Mallot, and Lewis "Bubby" Irvin Mallot, and four sisters, Frances Mae Hanna, Martha Jeanette Schreier, Mary Georgia Davis, and Jannifer Hedrick.

As a dedicated seamstress at Dunbrook and Wentworth Academy and a devoted homemaker, Elizabeth touched many lives.  Known for her exceptional cooking, she delighted loved ones with her famous fruit salad, homemade bread rolls, and pea salad.  She enjoyed simple pleasures, including trips to the boat, playing bingo, and scratching lottery tickets. A devoted aunt, she spent hours cleaning and frying fish, generously sharing her cooking with everyone. Elizabeth will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Memory of Her Son, Kevin Hedrick-Register.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with funeral services will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M., with services to follow at 2:00 P.M.  Interment will be in Lexington Memory Gardens. Please remember to share your memories of Elizabeth with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.