Muriel "Minnie" (Ferris) McEathron

Muriel “Minnie” McEathron, 85, of Forest City, passed away peacefully on Friday morning at the Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born on August 30, 1940, in Washington, NY, Minnie was the beloved daughter of the late James Ferris and Winifred Somers. She dedicated much of her life to caring for others, first as an aide at the Wassaic Developmental Center and later as a babysitter from the late 1970s through the mid-1990s. Over the years, Minnie also opened her heart and home to many foster children, providing them with love, stability, and compassion.

In 2004, Minnie moved to Pennsylvania to be closer to her son, Stephen McEathron, and his family. She cherished her annual trips “out home” to visit relatives and friends, always enjoying the chance to reconnect with those she loved.

Minnie was an avid yard-saler and thrift shopper, known for her sharp eye for a good bargain and her delight in finding hidden treasures. Those who knew her will remember her for her caring nature, her fiery spirit, and her unwavering strength and independence.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by a son Stephen McEathron and wife Kathy, Vandling, PA; a sister, Lorraine Phillips Millerton, NY; a brother, Irving "Bobby" Ferris Millbrook, NY; foster daughter Michelle Brown, FL; step sons, Larry and David Brill; grandchildren, Jordan, Kayci, Nolan McEathron and their mom Michelle Battle; Carson, Julia, Robert, Seth; Jamie Jaquish, Charles "Chucky" Jaquish, Melanie Toohey; Aaron, Robert and Lindsey Fowler.

She is preceded in death by a companion of 15 years Robert Houman; husband Robert McEathron; daughter Teri Jaquish; brothers: James "Snuffy" Ferris Jr, Leonard Ferris, Danny Ferris; sisters: Ida McEathron, Catherine "Chink" Wendover, Diane Hall, Mildred "Tosh" Birdsall.

Local visitation will be Friday November 14, 2025 from 4 to 6 in the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 22nd 12-2 at Scott D Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue Millerton, NY.

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