Eva Chilton, 86, of Heltonville passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 4:07 pm at her residence. Born January 2, 1939, in Heltonville, she was the daughter of Homer Harrison Peters and Eva Ann (Helton) Peters. Eva married Robert Donald Chilton on May 23, 1958, and he passed away on May 13, 1999.
Eva was of the Christian faith. She was a graduate of Heltonville High School in the class of 1957. She retired from NWSC Crane.
Surviving to cherish the memory of Eva are her three sons, Donald (Michelle) Chilton, Ronnie (Robyn) Chilton, and Ralph Chilton; one daughter, Constance Bailey; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law, along with several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Eva in death are her parents, Homer Harrison Peters and Eva Ann (Helton) Peters; ten brothers and sisters, and one daughter-in-law, Lisa Chilton.
Funeral services for Eva will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford. Burial will follow at Gilgal Cemetery in Heltonville. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 19, 2025, also at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel.
Memorial donations in memory of Eva may be made to Southern Care Hospice.
Memories and condolences may be shared and flowers ordered at www.FergusonLee.com.
