Shirley Jean (Self) Eaton

Shirley Jean Self Eaton, age 60, of Englewood, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens.

Shirley was a native of Athens and lifelong resident of McMinn County.  She was a daughter of the late Rev. Berlin Lloyd Self.  She is also preceded by her husband Michael Eaton, daughter Rebecca Pilkey, sister Joyce Roberts and brothers James Self and Billy Self.

Shirley was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Athens.  

Shirley is survived by her

Mother Mary N. Mason of Englewood;

Daughter Christina Rogers of Athens;

Son Christopher Eaton of Tellico;

Grandsons Dallas Rogers, Matthew Pilkey and Bryan Pilkey;

Granddaughter Charlie Rayne;

Sisters Linda Wilson of Athens, Patricia Self of Athens and Jewell Croft of Englewood;

Brothers Berlin Self, Jr. of Loudon, Charles Self of Burlin, NC, and Jerry Self (Melissa) of Loudon;

Funeral Services will be at 2 PM Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Ziegler Funeral Home with Pastor Bishop Barnes officiating.  Interment will follow at Conasauga Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be David Ledford, Chris Kirkland, Lukas Bergman, Dale Synamon, Isaiah Croft and Dallas Rogers.

The family will receive friends from 1 PM – 2 PM Thursday.

If you are unable to attend the visitation and funeral service, you are encouraged to sign the online registry at: www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Shirley Jean Self Eaton.