Ina Lee Eaton, 61 of Independence, MO passed away, Friday, November 16, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with private family memorial service to be held at a later date. Ina was born July 15, 1951 in Kansas City, MO to Luther and Patricia (Thurston) Brandenburg and has been a lifelong area resident. She had formerly worked in security and as a lab courier. She enjoyed arts and crafts and calligraphy. She graduated from Shawnee Mission West in 1970 and received an associate’s degree from Allen County Community College in Fort Scott, KS. She is survived by; 3 sons, Christopher Eaton of Independence, MO, Michael Eaton of Kansas City, MO and Hank Eaton of Blue Springs, MO; a daughter, Athena Rogers of Independence, MO; 2 brothers, Randy Brandenburg and Ronnie Brandenburg; 8 grandchildren and one great grandchild.