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Miriam Heiskell Obituary
Amid the hysteria, as the polio epidemic and fear of contracting it spread across the country, she organized play groups for Andy with other children to help his socialization skills. Miriam was tireless, driving door-to-door and leaving messages in people's mailboxes. Thus was born the Heiskell School, a Christian pre-K that expanded eventually through the eighth grade. Miriam Heiskell felt called to combine her gratitude to God for sparing Andy and her love of children in starting and running the school, which closed in 2014, for 65 years.
"She was like the Pied Piper around children," said Cyndie Heiskell. "She loved them, and they loved her."
Miriam Heiskell died from complications of pneumonia Jan. 21. She was 97. Read the news obituary
Memories and Condolences
for Miriam Heiskell
28 Entries
Camilla Meyerson Jimmerson
February 22, 2016
To all the Heiskell Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your dear Mother's passing. I will always remember her kindness and thoughtfulness as my neighbor all through our family lives on Nawench Drive. She would take my side when chided by the "boys" about being a Southern Lady...and a little late on school mornings! I needed that grace!
She will certainly be missed. Over the past few years I would enjoy visiting with her and your father over at Blue Ridge Grill after church on Sundays. What an amazing couple!!!!!!!!!!She will always be an inspiration to me.
Susan Turner
February 3, 2016
Mrs. Heiskell had more energy than three people half her age. I so enjoyed being her assistant and learning from her inexhaustible knowledge of people, and life in general. Her care and concern for all children was truly remarkable.
We are saddened to hear of her passing, but we are sure that she is in heaven, meeting and greeting, and making everyone feel like a long lost friend.
Thank you for helping us 'train up' our children!
Love to the Heiskell family,
John and Susan Turner
February 2, 2016
Mrs. Heiskell was a lovely lady and cared very deeply about all of her students. I am so glad that we had the honor of knowing her and her family and I am convinced that our children got the best grade school education in the city. Our deepest sympathy to all in the Heiskell family. With all of our Love and Prayers: Joy, Kennard, Frances and John Neal
Jerdone Davis
February 2, 2016
To all the family, I remember your mom so fondly. My my prayers are with you. May God bless. Jerdone
Betty Wilson
February 1, 2016
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
February 1, 2016
Our family loved Mrs. Heiskell. She was a earthly angel that embodied a beautiful spirit, one that grabbed you at first sight. She was truly special and served her purpose. She will be missed, but may she rest in peace and transition over to her heavenly father. Prayers for the family.
The Brown Family (Reagan)
Tyeka McGuire
February 1, 2016
I send you my thoughts of courage and peace during your difficult time. Matt 5:4
January 31, 2016
Death was not God's original purpose for us, it is something for which we can never be completely prepared. Ecclesiastes 3:1
Anne and Jim Seibert
January 31, 2016
Words could never say how much Mrs.Heiskell meant to my family.I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with your family.She will always be in our hearts and we are blessed because we knew her.
Bill Dobes
January 31, 2016
Growing up with Andy, she was always a kind , generous and fun person to be around. We will all miss her . Bill Dobes
Logan Cox
January 30, 2016
So sorry for you loss .Mom and Mariam were very close. Thoughts and prayers be with the family. Anne and Logan Cox
Peggy Gardner
January 30, 2016
God bless all those who loved her. As someone whose family grew in our own faith as part of Heiskell School, her legacy extends well beyond her family by blood.
January 30, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to The Heiskell family. Our prayers are with you. Love, Paul & Margaret Franks, Augusta, Ga.
David and Althea
January 30, 2016
Deepest sympathy for your loss. May it comfort you to know that Mrs Heiskell, will return to the days of her youthful vigor as promised at Job 33:25.
VIRGINIA REESE
January 30, 2016
BLESSINGS AND LOVE TO THE HEISKELL FAMILY. I DIDN'T REALLY KNOW MRS. HEISKELL, BUT IT SURE WAS REFRESHING TO MEET HER. I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING HER SOME YEARS AGO IN TUESDAY MORNING. SHE WAS A JEWEL TO MEET.
Clare McGaughey Bryan
January 30, 2016
Remember her from the sixties when my sister (who also had physical health problems) began going there, first in her home and later at the school. My parents were fond of her and appreciated all she did; and my sister, as a young child, loved her. Sorry for your loss, she obviously lived a long blest life.
Sally Shropshire
January 29, 2016
This alum feels honored to have attended her special school. Running into her many many years later was so exciting and she thought to ask about my mother. Amazing. My thoughts are with her family. She will be missed but she's left so much that is good behind.Sally ShropshireCashiers, NC
Patricia Bailey
January 29, 2016
Good-bye Mrs. Heiskell. It was a long time ago, but I spent the ages from 3 to 5 in your care and you were wonderful to me. I'm sure you're in heaven now, creating a new playgroup for all the little children there.
Bonnie Peters
January 29, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of Marian's death--but what a life! I have read and am keeping her obituary. I'm also sending it to the Knoxville papers. Sheri and I send our love and prayers to the family at this time.
Amanda Margeson Scoles
January 29, 2016
Mrs. Heiskell was a wonderful woman. With the Heiskell School, the Heiskell's provided a firm foundation where we could learn and grow -- first in Christ and then in academics. I have such happy memories of my years there from 1972-1976 (and being part of the Bicentennial Celebration program mentioned). My warm condolences to the family.
Mrs. Heiskell was certainly a faithful servant, and I know she is happy in her Savior's embrace.
The Baehr family blessed by Mrs. Heiskell
Ted Baehr
January 28, 2016
Jesus will welcome Miriam with a joyful embrace and enjoy her wit and wisdom at the heavenly banquet. That said, those of us left behind will miss her. She gave so much to so many. She supported our ministry and trained my children. She encouraged us with His grace faithfully throughout the years. Lili and I are greatly blessed that our lives were enhanced by Mrs. Heiskell. God bless you forever!
Yours in Christ
Ted Baehr
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Wendy and David Nour
January 28, 2016
Our children attended The Heiskell School for 8 years, I was a Cubmaster of Pack 226 there, and my wife was a lower school teacher. We loved our time at that school and will miss Mrs. Heiskell's cheerful embrace and warm smile. May she rest in peace for so many lives she touched with her grace.
Maggie Haguewood Bond
January 28, 2016
I have many wonderful memories of Mrs. Heiskell. The Heiskell School was a warm and loving environment for me from 1972-1981. Grateful to have had her in my life. Maggie Haguewood Bond
Peirce Baehr
January 28, 2016
Our prayers and tears are with the extended Heiskell family. I count myself extremely privileged to be one of the great crowd of children "trained up in the way he should go" by the tireless work of Mrs Heiskell and her family. Mrs Heiskell's passion for discipling children bore fruit in my siblings and me and is now bearing further fruit in our children and the ministries we run. We are inexpressibly grateful to God for the life of this His servant, Mrs Heiskell - and we look forward to the day that we, together with a great crowd of generations of children may meet her again across the Jordan.
January 28, 2016
We send our love and prayers to the Heiskell family.
Ron and Deanna Johnson
Cary Davis McKinney
January 28, 2016
I was in Mrs. Heiskell's preschool in her home many many years ago...I have so many wonderful memories of her in the 50s and 60s. My thoughts and prayers are with the Heiskell family.
Jan Waggoner
January 28, 2016
Much love and prayers to the entire Heiskell family from cousins Fred and Jan Waggoner.
Craig Johnson
January 26, 2016
We pray that the peace of Christ will rule in your hearts at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Craig and Lulu Johnson
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