Maria Elizabeth Heddleston

Maria was such a gentle person who was always is in a upbeat mood no matter what she was going through in her life. I had the pleasure of knowing Maria since she was a little girl and have so many fond memories of our childhood that we spent together. Maria touched the lives of many including my own. I will never forget her beautiful smile and all the times we spent swimming at her parents house. She will be truly missed but the way she lived her life impacted so many in a positive way. Rest...

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Maria fought long and hard and we're sure was an inspiration to her boys. She is no longer suffering and will always watch over all of you. Cherish all of your memories. Rest in peace, Maria.

Dear Lou, Don, and family. My deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Maria. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is never easy. Our loving God promises to give you the strength and comfort you will need to endure and cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. Isa.41:10,13.

I felt a lot of pressure on me to hold in my feelings, explains Mike in recalling his father's death. To Mike, suppressing his grief was the manly thing to do. Yet he later realized that he was wrong. So when Mike's friend lost his grandfather, Mike knew what to do. He says: A couple of years ago, I would have patted him on the shoulder and said, Be a man. Now I touched his arm and said, Feel however you have to feel. It will help you to deal with it. If you want me to go, I'll go. If you...