Surae Eaton was born in Lansing, Michigan, attended Lansing Public Schools, and graduated from J.W. Sexton High School. She later attended Howard University in Washington, D.C., where she became active in the Civil Rights movement. After several years working in the inner city, she returned to Lansing to earn her medical degree at Michigan State University. After graduating, she completed her Family Medicine residency through Detroit Medical Center and Sparrow Health System. She remained at Sparrow for 34 years and was the only Black primary care physician there for more than 20 years. Serving the Lansing community in this role has been her greatest joy. Dr. Eaton has remained active in the Lansing community, speaking on health topics and volunteering with AARP on brain health presentations and other programs. She also volunteers with the Davies Project, providing transportation for children and expectant mothers to medical appointments, and chaired the Protect Michigan Campaign senior workgroup during the pandemic under Governor Whitmer. Dr. Eaton is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Greater Lansing Area Club of NANBPW, Inc., the NAACP, and the American Academy of Family Medicine. She is married to Tyrone Sangster, is the mother of two adult children, and is a member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. She enjoys staying active through pickleball and golf.