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Carol Heckaman Obituary
She is survived by the love of her life, Jimmy Heckaman; her son, Mark (Rose Mary) Heckaman; her daughers: Penny (Stephen) Johnson, Deneen Heckaman and Shawna Scofield; 11 Grandchildren; 11 Great-Grandchildren; 2 sisters, Beverly (Ralph) Cummins and Janet Harvey.
She was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Bethani White and Uriah Scofield.
Carol was a member of Ironwood United Pentecostal Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She was an accomplished painter. She always remembered to send cards to encourage everyone. Carol was a loving mother to her children, as well as a wonderful foster mother to 33 children over 22 years.
Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 PM Sunday Sept. 11, 2022 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home 10776 McKinley Hwy., Osceola, IN 46561. A funeral service in her honor will be on Monday Sept. 12, 2022 at 11 AM at Chapel Hill Funeral Home. Rev. Clinton Walker will officiate. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Gideon's International.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Darlene Blayney
September 11, 2022
Jan I'm very sorry of the loss of your sister all the family are in my thoughts and Prayers
Deborah (Radabaigh) Sobolewski
September 11, 2022
Deneen so sorry of the loss of your mom. I remember her when. We went to Emmons Jr high and When I went to United Pentecostal Church. May she rest in peace she was a beautiful woman of God. Fly high Carol
Linda Tom
September 9, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Jimmy.
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Jerry Hunt
September 8, 2022
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother Penny & Steve = God's comfort and grace to you.
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Grace Crystal
September 7, 2022
Goodbye to my beloved grandmother. See you in heaven when I return to the Father's arms
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