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Alma Heller

1919 - 2013

Alma Heller obituary, 1919-2013, Pensacola, FL

BORN

1919

DIED

2013

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Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel

2276 Airport Blvd.

Pensacola, Florida

Alma Heller Obituary

Alma Marie Heller

1919-2013

Our Nanny passed away on January 23, 2013 while at the Covenant Hospice at West Florida Hospital. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren as she left to be with God.

Alma was a lifetime resident of Pensacola where she raised her five children, Patricia Dale Kea, Elizabeth Alma McCoy, Johanna Lea Burns, Deborah Kay Lyon and John Heller III. After that she was the go-to person to help raise her thirteen grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren and one great-great-grand daughter.

She was preceded in death by husband, John Heller II; her first born son, Michael; her granddaughters, Allison McCoy and Lea Roberts; and her sisters, Juanita, Margaret and Frances.

In addition to her direct descendants she is survived by her brother, Frank (Pop) Schiller; sister, Barbara (Bobbie) Thompson and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a product of the depression and it showed throughout her life. She wasted nothing but was generous with everything she had. Her house was your home. She was an avid fisherman until she could no longer do it well. Along with her sisters and cousins, she could be seen throwing a cast net alongside the three mile bridge for many years. She was a softball player and later in life was the biggest fan her grandchildren had. She loved watching baseball games involving family practically until her last day on earth.

She never met a stranger and always had a smile on her face. In a way, she was everyone's Nanny.

Visitation will be held 2-4pm Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel.

Funeral Mass will be held 10:00am Monday, January 28, 2013 at St. Paul Catholic Church followed by interment at Roberts Cemetery. There will be a reception in Alma's honor at St. Paul's following the burial.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Covenant Hospice in her name. Special thanks to the staff at West Florida Hospital and Covenant Hospice.

Express your condolences in our guestbook at pnj.com/obits

Published by the Pensacola News Journal on Jan. 27, 2013.
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Micheal McCoy

January 29, 2013

Nanny
I love you and will miss you ,

Robin Kea-Chapman

January 28, 2013

We love you Nanny..May God be with us through this time..We love you!!

January 28, 2013

Aunt Al, As hard as it is to let you go, you are up there with my Nannie, Aunt Micky, Aunt Addie May, Aunt Fanny, Aunt Irene and Uncle Cork. Time to rest..

Timmy

January 28, 2013

We are all so sad to hear about the passing of Aunt Al. We pray that God will give all of you peace and that your wonderful memories will carry you through. Sending our Love to all of you.

Joanne (Bobe) Mandel, Joe and Wyoma Bobe

January 28, 2013

John and Jackie and family - Nanny was a very special lady. You all have alot of very special memories that will help you every single day. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you all,
Jandy

January 28, 2013

Johanna my thoughts and prayers are with you. Mothers are very special people.

Joan smith Stavinoha

January 27, 2013

Johanna, Please know that you ALL are in my thoughts & prayers - She was a very special lady whom you and your family was so fortunate to have in your lives for so long!! I know you'll miss her. God Bless you all!

Susan (Keller) Fillingim

January 27, 2013

So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. We go back a long way; being next door neighbors for many years. She was a very sweet lady and good family friend. I fonly remember when we had a "peeping Tom" in the neighborhood and John came over and strung a trap of tin cans on a string between our houses ; to make a lot of noise if he came near us. My dad was working overtime at work; and mom was scared ! lol ! Our Prayers are with you, Jo, Patty,Betty,Debbie, and Johnny and familys. Love In Christ, Carole (Paulsen) and Bob Roeder.

Carole Paulsen Roeder

January 27, 2013

Ms. Alma was truly one of GOD's greatest ladies. When I was a very small boy, if not for her and her husband John, My Mom, Brother Barry and I would not of had food or a roof over our heads. You all have my deepest sympathy and I shall keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. May GOD comfort you all during this time.

Ernest Murphy

January 27, 2013

My Prayers go out to Johanna and her family . I have fond memories of your mother and all the memories of EPH. Remember you have a special Angel watching over you and your family now. May GOD bless you during this difficut time

Pat (Murphy) Kent

January 27, 2013

MS. ALMA WAS TRULY A WONDERFUL PERSON. ALWAYS READY WITH A HUG AND SMILE. SHE WILL DEEPLY MISSED. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.

DR. SARKHOCHE AND STAFF

PENSACOLA FAMILY PRACTICE

January 25, 2013

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