Obituary for Jeannie J. Eldridge
Jeannie J. Eldridge, age 93, of Ethridge, TN went peacefully to Heaven, surrounded by family Friday, April 3, 2026, at her residence.
Life Summary
Jeannie was born December 1, 1932 in Islandton, SC, to the late John Wesley Stanley and Jeannie Bertha (Davis) Stanley. She married Willard Eldridge in 1953, and they faithfully served the Lord together for over 40 years in Pastoral Ministry to churches in FL, TN, NC, and WV. Even after retiring to Lawrenceburg, TN they never retired from ministering to others and became faithful, active members of the Freedom Hill Bible Methodist Church in Ethridge, TN. Jeannie was known to everyone as ‘MeMa’ and she truly was a grandmother to many a young person in addition to her own. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and loved her!
Survived By
- Patricia McDonald-Larsen (Karl)
- Pamela Shirah (Barry)
- Paul Eldridge (Clarice)
- ten grandchildren and their spouses
- thirty great-grandchildren and their spouses
- two great-great-grandchildren
- one brother-in-law
- sisters-in-law
- nieces
- nephews
- other family members
Preceded in Death By
- John Wesley Stanley
- Jeannie Bertha (Davis) Stanley
- Rev. Willard G. Eldridge
- Idell
- Tiney Elizabeth Arnett (Roy)
- Frances Bertha Kern (Buddy)
- Rev. S.L. McDonald
- Nathaniel John McDonald
- numerous other family members
Service Information
- A Celebration of Life will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Sunday, April 12, 2026, with Rev. Paul Eldridge and others officiating.
Visitation
- The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Neal Funeral Home.
Burial
- Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN.
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