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Helen E. Byers Heathington

1926 - 2020

Helen E. Byers Heathington obituary, 1926-2020, Sarasota, FL

BORN

1926

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Jones Funeral Home

4005 N. Tamiami Trail

Sarasota, Florida

Helen Heathington Obituary

Helen E. Byers Heathington January 7, 1926 - January 15, 2020 Helen E. Byers Heathington, 94, of Tallevast, FL passed away on January 15, 2020. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00PM on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church. Services will be held 11:00AM on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be held 10:30AM on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Sarasota National Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. She was a USAF Retired Registered Nurse, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, a member of the Links Incorporated and a member of Mt. Tabor M.B. Church for over 80 years. Helen leaves to cherish her memories: her husband of 64 years, Clifford Heathington; daughters; Cicely Heathington Ingram and Eileen Heathington; sister, Lillian Byers Granderson; eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Heathington.

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Jan. 24, 2020.

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Perry

January 15, 2025

I know you´re still here with me

Perry

January 16, 2023

I love you nanny..I´m about to go crazy in this world you left me in

Cecily and Eileen, you are in my prayers.

Sharilyn Heathington-Sutton

February 5, 2020

A beautiful lady I never had the pleasure to meet. Thank you to your also beautiful daughters, they made me feel like I've know you most of my life by sharing your life's special events with us. Rest Peacefully Aunt Helen. Condolences to the entire family.

Lydia Copeland-McNeal

January 24, 2020

To Eileen, Ceciley and the rest of the family,

We, the Copeland's pray for your strength and God's comfort during your time of bereavement. Mrs. Heathington was a beautiful person inside and out.
We love y'all !!!

Gwendolyn Peterson-Carnegie

January 23, 2020

Deepest condolences to the family. My prayers are with you all doing this difficult time.

Cassandra Brice

January 23, 2020

My dear sweet Aunt, you will be forever missed. I cherish the love and memories we shared. RIP.

Linda Harris-McBeth

January 23, 2020

Deepest Sympathy Cicely and may God continue to bless us all fellow Brownite.

Sandra Smith

January 23, 2020

My deepest condolences to our family she was a amazing woman heart ❤ of gold love you Aunt Helen.

Helen &Cliff Heathington interview about being a woman in the Air Force

Cicely Heathington Ingram

January 23, 2020

Cathy Simmons

January 22, 2020

Sending my condolences to the family.

Fern Ellenwood

January 22, 2020

Heaven has truly gained a Special Angel, rest peacefully Mrs. Heathington ❤
My deepest condolences and continued prayers for the family. May God's comfort surround each of you.

Erica Newsome Heathington

January 22, 2020

I love you nannie

Shirley Carrington

January 22, 2020

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May God bless and be your source of strength at this difficult time.
Special love to my friend Mrs. Granderson. RC and Shirley Carrington,

Juanita Jefferson Cook

January 21, 2020

Weeping May Endure For A Night, But Joy Comes In The Morning.
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Memorial Events
for Helen Heathington

Jan

23

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church

FL

Jan

24

Service

11:00 a.m.

Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church

FL

Jan

27

Burial

10:30 a.m.

Sarasota National Cemetery

FL

Funeral services provided by:

Jones Funeral Home

4005 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234

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