Eileen Claudine Root, 61, of Sarcoxie, Missouri departed this life on Monday evening, February 18, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri after months of declining health. Eileen entered this life on September 1, 1951 in Topeka, Kansas born to the union of Henry and Martha (Oldfield) Root. She was raised and attended school in Huntington Beach, California where she also graduated. In 1971 she moved to Carthage, Missouri and 1987 she relocated to Sarcoxie, Missouri. Eileen worked at several jobs, as a waitress, Tyson Foods and also serving as marshall and EMT for the City of Sarcoxie. She is preceded by her husband Gregory Sutton, one son, Harley Sutton, father, Henry Root and two brothers, Johnny Root and Fred Root and one sister, Donna Root. She is survived by one son, Wesley Root and wife Shelly, Reeds, Missouri, three daughters, Bobbie Whittington and husband Ron of Monett, Missouri, Sandy Root of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Amber Walters and husband Tommy of Saroxie, Missouri,seven grandsons and six grandaughters, her mother Martha Root of Sarcoxie, Missouri, one brother, Denny Root and two sisters, Lamona Root and Elizabeth Root. Funeral services for Eileen are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Housh Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri with Bro. Sam Wilson officiating. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.