Emelyne Rebecca Heckert
Emelyne Rebecca Heckert
Age 85, of Rt #2 Jane Lew, WV passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012 in United Hospital Center of Bridgeport following a brief illness.
She was born in Baldwin, WV on October 20, 1926: daughter of the late Robert L. Davis and Mary Mildred (Connor) Davis.
On April 15, 1947, she married Eugene E. Heckert, who preceded her in death on July 06, 1987.
Mrs. Heckert is survived by two daughters: Barbara L. Heckert of Ripley and Donna J. (Charles) Dyer of Jane Lew and two sons: Ron (Pat) Heckert of Weston and Rod (Paulette) Heckert of Clarksburg.
She is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Kim Dyer, Jason Dyer, Ben Heckert, Chip Heckert, Regina Prince, Sarah LaFavor and Matt Heckert and 10 great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Eugene, Mrs. Heckert was preceded in death by one sister: Helen Morrison and one daughter-in-law: M. Marie Heckert.
Mrs. Heckert was a postmaster with the United States Postal Service in West Milford.
She was a graduate of Troy High School.
She was also a member of the Broad Street United Methodist Church of Weston, where she served in many capacities. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women, of the church.
Mrs. Heckert was a homemaker and enjoyed doing crafty things around the home. She played the guitar and loved doing things with her children and grandchildren.
Family and friends will be received at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home 730 N. Main Avenue Weston on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM from the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Rod Heckert officiating.
Interment will follow services in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens of Jane Lew, WV.
Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home of Weston is in charge of arrangements for Emelyne Rebecca Heckert.