Markette Eardley passed away at her home on Friday, March 1, 2019. She was born on September 8, 1971 in Price, Utah to Etta Marie Hansen and Josiah “Cy” Kyle Eardley.
She graduated from Carbon High School where she played softball and participated in high school rodeo. She attended the College of Eastern Utah on a softball scholarship then later completed a B.S. degree in Psychology from Utah State University. She moved around the state of Utah a lot working many different jobs before settling in Emery with her two young sons.
Markette had a big heart and was very passionate. She never had much, but she was always giving what she had to others. She lived a hard life and the lessons she learned sculpted her into the person that she became. Her ability to make people laugh touched many throughout the years. Her boys were the joy of her life and she loved them deeply. She was an amazing cook, enjoyed refinishing furniture, and did beautiful hand embroidery and cross stitch work. Besides her many talents, she enjoyed the outdoors and loved the cowboy way of life. She was a true cowgirl at heart. She had a deep love for God and tried her best to follow his commandments.
Markette is survived by her parents; sons, Marko Ilijic and Mikel Ilijic; sister Joetta (Lex) Hadley; nieces and nephews, Coby (Jasmine) Hadley, Jesse (Courtney) Hadley, Jamie (Challis) Willson, Nikki (Brock) Naylor, Kasie (Mike) East, Amanda (Nick) Childs; and 11 great nieces and nephews, Dominic Naylor, McKelle East, Kash East, Maci East, Parker Childs, Ellie Childs, Jace Hadley, Cade Hadley, Cole Hadley, Hayzel Willson and Shayda Hadley.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clyde and Iva Dell Hansen and Alexander and Mary Eardley; brother, Jim Bob Eardley; and nephew, Jayke Hadley.
The family would again like to express their gratitude for the support they have received from family, friends and the community.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Emery Ward Chapel in Emery, Utah. Friends may visit family on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Emery Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are welcome to share memories of Markette online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.