Betty Jo Pruett Eaker, 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Shelby, NC, on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was born in Cleveland County on February 3, 1935, to the late Carl Pruitt and Mary Allen Pruitt.

In addition to her parents, Betty Jo was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Don Eaker; her granddaughter, Melissa Eaker; her brother, Carl Pruitt, Jr.; and her sisters, Evelyn Putnam, Madge Hullender, and Muriel Honeycutt.

Betty Jo and Don dedicated their lives to serving the Cleveland County community, opening and successfully operating three restaurants. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother who found joy in life's simple pleasures.

She is survived by her three sons, Scott Eaker (Wanda), Andy Eaker, and Wes Eaker; her grandchildren, Ben, Lauren, and Paige Eaker; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Also left to cherish her memory is her special niece, Del Sagehorn.

A memorial service to celebrate Betty Jo's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Patterson Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Steve Watters officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church sanctuary.

Memorial donations may be made in her memory to VIA Health Partners.

Online condolences may be shared at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Eaker family.