Annie Edna Eakes

Eakes, Annie Edna , age 102, of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. Edna was the daughter of the late Hughes Alexander Jones and Lucy Banister Jones. Edna was the oldest living member of Baker’s Grove Baptist Church and the cherished matriarch of her family. A devoted and loving caregiver, she cared deeply for those around her and created a strong foundation of warmth and support. Edna had a passion for cooking and sewing, and one of her greatest joys came from preparing meals and hosting her large family, especially during the Christmas season—a tradition filled with love, laughter, and memories that will be treasured forever. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Smith Eakes and her daughters, Vivian Eakes Hull and Linda Eakes Friar.

She is survived by:

Grandchildren – Boyd (Terrie) Fudge, Kile (Debbie) Fudge, Dena (Ricky) Cole, Darryl (Tabitha) Friar, Danielle Graves, and Deborah (Karrick) Rentfro

15 Great Grandchildren

21 Great Great Grandchildren

5 Great Great Great Grandchildren

Brother – James Roy (Donna) Jones

Several nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday June 4, 2025, at Bond Memorial Chapel with Pastor Bo Fawbush officiating and interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.  Great grandsons will serve as Pallbearers.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.at Bond Memorial Chapel, 1098 Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN.     (615) 773-2663, www.bondmemorial.com