Obituary of Arvilla M. Eaton

Oneida-Arvilla M. (Billie) Eaton, age 87 of Cramer Ave. passed away early Monday morning, May 2, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving and caring family. Born October 15, 1934 in Oneida, New York, she was the only child of the late Ralph and Mary Margaret Tooke and was a graduate of the VVS Schools. In 1965 she was united in marriage with her husband Norman H. Eaton and shared a loving union of fifty-seven years together until Norman's death on October 3, 2021. Billie's biggest pleasures in life came from caring for her family and watching her children grow. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother to her children, the neighborhood children, grandchildren and, great grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking Sunday dinners and spending time with family at what they called "The View". After her husband's retirement, the couple enjoyed traveling in their motorhome. Surviving, are her children, Kip (Patricia) Richmond, Kimmen (Cheryl) Richmond, Kevin (Gloria) Richmond, Kelley (Andy) Cossette, Keith (Susan) Richmond, Kerry (Kris) Richmond, Kyle (Lisa) Eaton, Kory Eaton, Kristine Marchand and Norm Eaton. Billie is also survived by her sister-in-law Carol (John) Musgrove, twenty-eight grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren with one on the way. A special thank you to Billie's caregivers, Shelia Aylesworth, Kathy Buss and Devon McLain who helped provide loving care and support to our family during the past seven months. Billie was predeceased by her parents, daughter-in-law Maricel Eaton and husband Norm. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Malecki Funeral Home, Inc., 464 Sherrill Rd. Sherrill, NY. A funeral service will be held Friday May 6, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Oneida Castle Cemetery, Oneida Castle, NY. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be sent to Hospice and Palliative Care, 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY, 13413. Online condolences may be sent to maleckifuneralhome.com