Jimmie K. Eakens, 96, of Sour Lake died Thursday, October 2, 2008 at Southbrook Manor Nursing Home in Edna, Texas. Jimmie was born March 22, 1912 in Saratoga, Texas to James and Mary Ellen (Flowers) Walker. She lived in the Sour Lake area most of her life and was a self-employed dog groomer.
Jimmie is survived by her grandchildren, Kathy Norwood and husband Jason of Houston, Ken Strahan of Austin; her great granddaughter, Olevia Norwood; her sisters, Kate Wheeler and Addie Votaw both of Sour Lake; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Graveside service will be Monday, October 6, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at Guedry Cemetery in Batson under the direction of Broussard’s in Kountze. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the mortuary on Sunday, October 5, 2008 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made in Jimmie’s name to The Humane Society of Southeast Texas P. O. Box 1629 Beaumont, Texas 77704.