Shari Eeakes

Shari Eakes 1964-2024

Shari Eakes died April 29, 2024, at her home in North Mills River, following a valiant nine–year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and assisted by nurses from Four Seasons Hospice.

Survivors include Andy Brittain, her husband of 41 years, her son Gabriel Brittain, her mother Ginny (Eakes) Whitehead (Rev. John), sisters Shelly (Joe) Fore, and Laurie (Terry) Brock, brother Kirk (Cheryl) Eakes and several nieces, nephews and in-laws, Joanne, Jere, Phil, Ashley, Doug, and May Brittain.

She was preceded by her father, Rev. Lee Eakes.

Shari was known for her quick sense of humor and contagious laugh. Shari was a graduate in art from Brevard College and studied pottery at Haywood Community College. She was a well-known potter and her clay creations are now considered rare and collectable. Her annual studio open houses were major community events.

Friends and family have greatly admired Andy’s devotion to Shari’s care during the difficult past nine years.

A memorial gathering will be announced for a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Four Seasons Hospice inHendersonville.