By Edgar on September 9th, 2015

    Funeral services honoring the life of Eleanor Rose Packer, 77, of Zwolle were held on Sept. 1 at Bethsadia Baptist Church. The Rev. Matt Walker officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Eleanor was born on Oct. 5, 1937 in Zwolle. She entered into eternal rest on Aug. 28, 2015 at Many Healthcare North. She was preceded in death by her father, Tullos Pruett; mother, Mamie Pruett; brother, Joseph Pruett and sister Linda McComic. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Walter Curtis Packer; son, Michael Packer and special friend Shanda; daughter, Sandy Tankersley and husband, Lynn; sisters, Mary Pruett and Sandra Berel; grandchildren, David Gentry, Chris Gentry and Alicia Packer; great-grandchildren, Elijah, Jaxon and Xander Gentry; three nephews, two nieces, and a host of friends. Honoring her as pallbearers were Mike Packer, Lynn Tankersley, David Gentry, Chris Gentry, Ray McComic, Jr. and Thomas McComic. Rose-Neath Funeral Home- Many