Sue Joyce Eastham
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Sue Joyce Eastham of Grandview, Missouri went home to be with Jesus on May 22, 2025 at the age of 85. Sue was known and defined by the way that she loved. She loved her Lord Jesus Christ foremost in her life. This was followed closely by an unconditional love for her family. She had a heart to serve that was a beautiful balance between sitting at the feet of Jesus like Mary and serving people like Martha {Luke 10:38-42}. She brought light to every corner of the world she touched. Those lights still burn today.
She enjoyed working with children, whether it was decades of driving children to and from school, transporting children to and from church camps, learning sign language so she could work with hearing impaired students, helping with special needs children and teaching and organizing missonette programs for teen girls. She also took many children in crisis into her home for short periods. Sue enjoyed working with international missions as well through teaching ESL, sewing for orphanages or sponsoring and donating to missioins. She also served as kitchen coordinator for several years at two different church retreat centers. She will be greatly missed but we know she is rejoicing with her Savior and friend Jesus
Sue was born in Blue Ridge, Texas on October 24, 1939. She was proceeded in death by her son Earl Eastham, her son-in-law David Maas and daughter-in-law Erica Eatham.She was survived by her husband of 67 years Earl A. Eastham and her children Joy Maas, Faith (John) Wiles and Edward (Joy) Eastham. She also enjoyed 11 grandchildren; Jonathan (Veronica) Maas, Leslie (Stephen) Callahan, Desiree’ (Alex) Tran, Jessica Eastham, Joshua (Christy) Eastham, Berea Maas, Geoffrey Wiles, Jordan Wiles, RebeccaSue Wiles and Deborah Wiles. Sue had 3 great grandchildren Gabriel Callahan, Farrah Tran and Finneas Tran.
A celebration of Sue’s life will be held on Monday May at 8th and Main located at 724 Main St. Grandview, Mo. 64030. There will be a time of visiting with family, sharing memories and refreshment from 5:00 pm until 6:30. A celebration service with be held at 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her honor to Revival Isreal Tikkum Global U.S Admin. Office, P.O. Box 535157 Grand Prarie, Tx. 75053.
To my brother, Earl:
I am so sorry for the loss of Sue, your precious wife and helpmeet of so many years. I am so glad you are surrounded by your loving family. Please know that I would be there to give you a hug if not for the distance between us. Sue brought joy and love into the lives of those around her. She has a special place in my heart and memory. And I look forward to seeing her again where we will all spend eternity together. Love you, Mary
To the precious family and children of Sue:
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. But I know that you know that she is a part of all of you. Your closeness to each other and love for each other will be her legacy. May her smile and love shine on through each of you.
Much love, from Aunt Mary and Uncle Frank
It is with a heavy heart that I express my deep sadness for the passing of my dear sister, Sue. I first met Sue in 1956, the year before she and my brother, Earl, married. I was just a kid then, and from the very beginning, Sue was my sister. She treated me like a brother and I have loved her ever since. Mary and I would spent the weekend with Earl and Sue, and we both treasured those times together. None of us ever had a cross word among us. Ever.
I have deep respect for the abiding faith that Earl and Sue lived out in their daily lives. They were witnesses to all around them.
I pray for my dear brother, Earl, and all of his beloved family. Marvene and I treasure each one of you.
May God bless you all in these difficult days as we miss the love and kindness Sue always shared with us. And may we rejoice in knowing that she is with her Savior and all her loved ones who have crossed over before her. We will meet again someday.
Blessings to all, James, Marvene and all of our family.
With the passing of our youngest, I now found myself the last of eight siblings It’s a strange heavy feeling…to have once been a part of a large family and to now stand alone. Each of my siblings hold a place in my heart. Sue, my baby sister, you will be missed dearly. Condolences to the family she has left behind. I know I will see you again someday along with Mom and Dad and our brother and sisters. Earl, I’m sorry for your loss and pray for you and your family.
Gerald