Kylie Marie Faye Eaton, 16, of Bellefontaine, went into the arms of Jesus on March 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Kylie courageously fought a nearly six-year battle with medulloblastoma, displaying strength and grace far beyond her years.
Kylie was preceded in death by her great-grandfathers, Don Davidson, Howard Miller, and Carl Prosser, and her great-grandmother, Betty Davidson, grandmother, Cheryl Blankenship and her beloved dog, Zeus.
She is survived by her parents, Bill (Lacey) Eaton and Joanna Eaton (Brian Blankenship); her siblings Caden Zerkle, Evan Eaton, Alexsis VanSchoyck, Weston VanSchoyck, Brian (Hannah) Blankenship Jr., Ethan Blankenship, Megan Blankenship, and Malachi Blankenship.
She is also survived by her grandparents Ray Eaton and Chris Edwards, Debra Eaton, Joe and Deb Davidson, Jeff and Linda Crisp, Laurie Briggs, and Butch and Elizabeth Blankenship, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Among those closest to her was a special friend and mentor, Jill Robbins, whom Kylie considered the most influential person in her life and her boyfriend Chris Morris. Kylie also had her sweet cat, Pumpkin, who Kylie adored.
A student at Bellefontaine High School, Kylie was involved in cheerleading, Girl Scouts, and choir. She was recently recognized as the CBC Athlete of the Month, a testament to her determination and team spirit. Kylie had a deep and unwavering faith, and she loved attending church and sharing her joy with others.
Creative and thoughtful, Kylie spent countless hours crafting personalized gifts in the comfort of her beloved “she-shed.” Her heart was enormous—she gave love freely and fiercely, always showing up for her friends and family, even on her hardest days. Her radiant smile and generous spirit touched everyone who knew her.
Despite the challenges she faced, Kylie never let cancer define her. She lived her life with confidence, courage, and an unshakable sense of purpose. Even in her final moments, she held to her motto: “I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.”
The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the local community and the many organizations throughout the state whose support and generosity over the past six years have meant the world.
A Gathering of family and friends will be from 1-5 pm, Saturday, April 5, at Bellefontaine First Church of God, 1000 E. Brown Ave, Bellefontaine, with Pastor Jim Frost beginning services at 5:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Kylie’s honor may be made to Logan County Angels Foundation at logancountyangels.org.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, OH. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.