God, in his infinite wisdom, called our beloved angel, Quanda L. Eaves into eternal rest on March 6, 2026.

Quanda was born on September 4, 1954, to the late Aaron L. Cooper and Ernestine M. Cooper. At an early age, she accepted Christ and was baptized at Union Hill United Church of Christ in Sedley, Virginia. She later shared her faith and fellowship as a member of Royal Baptist Church and Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Petersburg, Virginia.

A proud product of the Sussex Public School system, Quanda was a member of the Sussex Central High School Class of 1972. She continued her education at Virginia State University, where she earned her undergraduate and master's degrees and began a lifelong connection to the Trojan community.

A Life of Service
Quanda devoted many years of her professional life to Virginia State University. Her passion for geography and history led her to become a classroom teacher, where she helped to shape young minds with Sussex County Public Schools, where she served as a dedicated teacher until her retirement. After retiring, Quanda served as a substitute teacher with Petersburg City Public Schools.

Family Legacy
Quanda was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron and Ernestine Cooper; her son, Arthur Eaves Jr; her sister, June Cooper-Jones; her brothers-in-law, Levy Jones III and Antonio Pomier; niece, Jessica Jones; her mother-in-law, Mary M Eaves, along with a host of other relatives.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories:

Sisters: Carolyn Wright and Janet Pomier

Daughter-In-Law: Yolanda Eaves

Former Husband: Arthur "Pete" Eaves, Sr.

Nieces: Tracee Garris McKenzie (Patrick), Christy Bell (Cory), Ayana Crawford (Justin), Latoya Harrison (Tyrone), Niambi Wright

Nephews: Rasheed Wright (Rebecca), Aaron Pomier, Levy Jones IV (Jasmyne), Lonzie Jones, Antonio Pomier (Destinee)

In-Laws: Sisters-In-Law: Wanda Massie- Taylor

Aunts & Uncles: Linda Carbin (Michael) and Margarie Worrell and Mel Harris (Denise)

She also leaves behind a host of cousins and friends, including her special friends, Michele (Shelly) James and Bettye A. Wilkerson.

A Note of Gratitude: The family extends a special thank you to Crater Community Hospice for their compassionate dedication and service during this time.

Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Jerry Parham, eulogist.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page or click here to view: https://vimeo.com/event/5791649?fl=so&fe=fs