Eloise Southward was born in Paducah, Kentucky on January 30, 1955; her parents were Reuben Southward, Sr. and Juanita Irvin Southward.  Eloise made her Heavenly Transition at 12:45 p.m. on December 27, 2020, from the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.  When she closed her eyes for eternal rest, Eloise had reached the blessed age of 65 years, 10 months and 27 days.

Eloise was of the Baptist faith.  She was a 1973 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and then attended Draughon's Business College wher she received certification in Business Administration.  Eloise took her skills and became employed as an operator for Bell South.

A lot can be said about Eloise.  To begin, Eloise was a loving person with a "Big Heart"; she would help others without hesitation and would give whatever was needed to make things better for anyone.  She took a lot of people into her home and care for and fed a many people.  Eloise was one to not judge others.  When you would hear her say, "Like I Said…" you would know she was serious in what she was saying.    She was loved by everyone because she was sweet and nice to all.  At one time much of her time was spent babysitting and showering love to those she kept.

Eloise was what we call a "Fashionista", especially when she dressed in her favorite color of red, put on her blonde wig and red lipstick.  She was the "Life of the Party" and always wanted to have a good time.  Whenever she wasn't  on the phone, she would watch her favorite television shows, "Law and Order", Jerry Springer", "Steve Wilcos", "Maury Povich"  , Little House on the Prairie" and "Mash".

Eloise leaves her family and friends to join her one blessed day:  One Daughter, Denise Southward; One Son, Daran Southward; Five Granddaughters, Ja'Keia Southward, Da-Myia Southward, Jermonie Pitts, Jahzara Kelley, and Zoey  Kelley; One Grandson, Jesiah Kelley; One Great-Grandson, Zy-Aire Southward; Two sisters, Barbara Gray and Patricia Drew; One Sister-In-Law, Cordette Southward, all of Paducah; One Aunt, Earline Howell of Cleveland, OH; Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a Special Friend, Joan Webster of Paducah, KY.

Eloise was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Jerry Southward and Reuben Southward.

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, January 5, 2021, 1:00 p.m. at Pettus Rowland Funeral Home with Reverend Michael Wade officiating.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 12 Noon until the funeral hour.

You may light a candle or leave online condolences at pettusrowlandfh.com.

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