Virginia "Jean" Mae Horne Eakins, 75, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life Friday, February 24, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born November 19, 1941 in Pender County, the daughter of the late John Calvin and Velvie Horne. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Pate Eakins, Sr.; son, Donald Eakins; and granddaughter, Rebecca Lynn Gurganious.

Jean is survived by her children, Walter Pate Eakins, Jr., Michael Stephen Eakins (Teresa), Donna Tatum (Michael Carlisle), Millie Gurganious (Junior), and Johnny Eakins; grandchildren, David Eakins, Melissa Eakins, Renee Brown, Michael Eakins, Matthew Eakins, Shannon Tatum, Morgan Tatum, and Stephen Gurganious, seven great grandchildren; sister, Maggie Puckett; brother, Marion Horne (Juanita); many extended family and friends.

Loving and serving her Lord, Jean was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.

Not only was Jean a beloved wife, but a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a joy to know and her radiant smile brightened many a day of family and friends. Jean and Walter Pate created a home filled with love, kindness and sunshine. Her children have many fond memories of growing up in a home with six children! Cherished memories of Jean will always remain in our hearts.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw and at other times will be at the home of Donna and Michael Carlisle. Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. on Monday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with The Rev. Bobby Mowery and The Rev. Roger Brittingham officiating. Burial will follow in Eakins Family Cemetery.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.