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Heather LeDonne Varian, 47, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 15, 2025, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Heather was born in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, on November 23, 1977, to Charles A. Varian, Jr. and Deone (Weldon) Varian. She is also survived by her children: Chandler Varian, Tristan (fiancée Taylir Schiewe), Kireon Snelling, and Gianna Varian; 10 grandchildren and one on the way: Keelan, Tayson, Bowen, Lainey, Tynzlie, Tilaynie, Whitley, Wylder, and Ashten; siblings: Maurika (Brandy) Varian, Elvis (Jennifer) Varian, Shannon Varian, Samuel (Jessi) Varian, and Logan Varian; her fiancé Jeff Miller and his daughter Alexis Hone; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Heather was preceded in death by a granddaughter Tatum, her grandparents., and several aunts and uncles, and cousins.
Heather worked for several years at Honda Transmission – Russells Point, where she was a team leader and a member of the Med Team. She was a strong, giving, kind and loving person. Heather enjoyed crafting gifts, family football get-togethers, holiday dinners, spoiling her kids and grandkids, and going out to eat.
Friends may call on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 10am – 12noon at Eichholtz & Daring Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, where her brother, Sam Varian will officiate Heather’s funeral at 12noon. Burial will be in Huntsville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Eichholtz & Daring Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
EICHHOLTZ & DARING FUNERAL HOME & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, is honored to serve the Varian family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.eichholtzdaring.com
EJT
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