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Allison Eaton Obituary
Rosary will be 7:00 pm, Monday, July 28, 2025; Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Burial to follow the Mass at Resurrection Cemetery.
Allison had a gift for making friends wherever she went with her quick wit and warm spirit. She loved dogs, rock music, KU basketball, and exploring the world, always eager for the next adventure. She found joy in simple moments and shared that joy freely with others. Her humor, kindness, and love of life touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She had an extraordinary sympathy for the most vulnerable people in this world and treated them with the greatest compassion.
Allison is preceded in death by her mother, Dianne Kay Eaton and grandmother, Maxine Buffington. She is survived by her father, Brian Douglas Eaton of Wichita, KS; sister, Lauren (Drew) Rhoades of Wichita, KS; niece, Paisley Rhoades; nephew, Dakota Rhoades; grandparents, Kenneth and Peggy Eaton of Broken Arrow, OK, and Leslie Buffington of Perry, OK.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Allison's honor may be made to the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219, and University of Kansas Libraries, payable to KU Endowment, mailed to Gift Processing Dept., KU Endowment Association, P.O. Box 928, Lawrence, KS 66044-0928. Please indicate in the memo line that your gift is to be directed to the KU Libraries Enrichment Fund (00639) in memory of Allison.
Allison's life was a reminder to embrace the world with curiosity, laughter, and love. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered by her family and friends.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.
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