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Marian Heilman Obituary

Marian Rose Heilman, 71, of Chesterfield, was received in the arms of the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010.

Mrs. Heilman was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Lillian Rose, and her sister, Jean Bonney.

She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Richard Heilman Sr.; her children, Richard Heilman Jr., Steven Heilman, Bonnie Vaughan (Darrell), Sheri Atkins (Glenn), Scot Heilman (Janette) and Brian Heilman (Michelle); 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Ted and Jerry Rose; sisters, Joanna White and Paula Attix; numerous nieces and nephews; and many loving friends.

A funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with Pastor Rodney Jenkins officiating. Interment to follow at Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive visitors from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index on Jan. 5, 2010.

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Peggy Fishel

January 7, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Linda and Ron Carey

January 5, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ann & Roy Atkinson

January 5, 2010

Steve, We are so sorry for your loss. Just know that you and your family are in our prayers.

William Sprinkle

January 5, 2010

My deepest sympathy to you and your family Steve. May God bless you in your time of mourning.

January 5, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

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