Carol Eaton passed away Friday evening, June 6, 2025, with loved ones by her side.
It was Carol's wish to be cremated. There will be no services at this time. Boothby Funeral Home of Cherokee is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com.
Carol was born Nov. 7, 1960, in Forsyth, Mont. Carol was the fifth, and youngest child of Raymond and Helen (Shandy) Brown. Carol spent a majority of her childhood in Forsyth, where she attended school until 11th grade. Carol moved to Saint Regis, Mont., her junior year to live with her sister June, and graduated from Saint Regis High School in 1980.
Following high school, Carol moved back to Forsyth where she worked at a local restaurant. On July 11, 1982, Carol met the love of her life, Randy Eaton, when he asked her to dance at a local saloon. The two began their courtship, and were wed March 6, 1984. The two had their first-born, Joshua, in January 1985, and moved to Cherokee in the spring of that year. The two also had a daughter, Jasmine, in the summer of 1988.
Carol spent her life providing care for others, from being a mother to those in the area through healthcare services she worked for. Carol enjoyed spending time with her family and husband, especially doing things outdoors. Carol enjoyed taking part in golf league, fishing, boating and gardening. Carol was also very spiritual, and her and Randy were members of Meriden Evangelical Free Church.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Helen Brown (Shandy) of Forsyth, Mont.
Carol is survived by her husband Randy Eaton of Cherokee; her son Joshua Eaton of Cherokee; her daughter Jasmine (Ross) Fitzgerald, and their children Braxton, Gaven, Colt, Payton and Scarlett of Cherokee; brother Clarence (Patsy) Brown of Miles City, Mont.; brother Charlie (Terri) Brown of Forsyth, Mont.; sister June (Rod) Beattie of Forsyth, Mont.; Darlene (Bob) Pestreich of Forsyth, Mont.; and many nieces and nephews.
