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Christine Heath Obituary
December 6, 1927 - December 27, 2014
Hillsborough
Christine B. Heath was a remarkable woman and an inspiration for all who her knew her! She was raised on a Harnett County farm by hard working, loving parents, Wiley B & Susie Bass. After graduating as the salutatorian of her class of 1944, she was recruited by the FBI to work in Washington, DC. She left the work force after she & her husband celebrated the birth of their first child. She returned to work 13 years later at NIEHS and excelled in her position while raising 8 children as a single parent. She became a key trainer and traveled across the US. She is celebrated for her joy of life, her compassion and her devotion to her family.
She is predeceased by her beloved son, Michael Heath, loving siblings & spouses, Toot Bass, Maeline Bass, Weldon Bass & Bill Roberson. Christine leaves behind her sweet sister, Aline Roberson & dear sister-in-law, Jane Bass as well as 7 of her children and their spouses - Robert Heath, Rowena Heath & Doug Webb, Shelly Heath & Randy Hayes, Cathy Heath, Sharon and Phil Riley, Janis and Charles Murphy, Jeff Heath, Sue Heath and Sandy and Sammy Young. Her 15 loved grandchildren and their spouses, 7 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews & friends will miss Christine.
Big, bad and loving Christine - we adore you! Please visit walkersfuneralservice.com for details about the service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christine Heath
Linda and Jim Pilkey Jarvis
January 3, 2015
I spent much of my growing up time with you Heaths and miss you all more than you can imagine. Beautiful, strong mother who kept us all on the right side of things with a mere glance, no words needed. Had a sure fire cure for the hick-ups and a way with words that cut right to the point. People that I have known throughout my life and travels have heard many stories of Big Christine, and that will continue. In the world and time that she raised her children in, she was unique, resilient, a force to be reckoned with, a community presence, and one of the world's top mothers. We carry her influence with us, take care of yourselves and find peace.
December 30, 2014
Sandy, you know my heart hurts with you. Your family was very blessed to have her as their mother...
Rose Vaughan
John page
December 30, 2014
My sympathies to you and the family.
Mary Wezyk
December 30, 2014
Tonya, Sharon & Heath Family
Though I didn't personally know her, Big Bad Christine was an inspiration. She raised an exceptional group of kids into passionate, caring, creative, & productive adults with a zest for life.
Elaine & Jim Kelvington
December 29, 2014
Rest in Peace Christine. Out thoughts are with all of your family.
Karen Watters
December 29, 2014
I am so very sorry about the loss of your Mom. I pray that you will find comfort in knowing that she is at peace. You can now focus on your wonderful memories of her. Love & hugs to you and your family.
Phil and Helen
December 29, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Heath family during their loss of Christine.
Ralphia Newell
December 29, 2014
Rowena and Family,
Please know that you are all in our hearts and prayers as you mourn the death of your precious Mom. May the memories and the love you have for her get you though the days ahead. Love, John & Ralphia
December 29, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. She was indeed, remarkable, to be able to raise eight such wonderful people and all on her own.
Lorraine Hall Parker
December 28, 2014
May you feel God's presence during this time of loss. Hold on the the many memories and special times. Your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ronnie and Terry Anderson
December 28, 2014
Our dearest sympathy to our lovely friends Sandy and Sammy Young upon hearing this unfortunate news . Our hearts are with you my friends and our prayers are with you and your family during this time
Megan Heriford
December 28, 2014
My thoughts are with all of the Heath clan right now. Have a wonderful journey Christine B.
Peggy Ward Majors
December 28, 2014
To Shelly and Randy , my deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
Suzanne Cofer
December 28, 2014
My prayer are with you and your family.
Eugenia Pleasant
December 28, 2014
Our Dearest Sandy
Our prayers are with you and your family in your time of bereavement. Remember to take one day at a time! With lots of hugs, kisses and LOVE. Clarence and Jean Pleasant
Eugenia Pleasant
December 28, 2014
Our Dearest Sandy
Our prayers are with you and your family in your time of bereavement. Remember to take one day at a time! With lots of hugs, kisses and LOVE. Clarence and Jean Pleasant
Danny & Karen Barbour
December 28, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very difficult time. She's now in Heaven with all the other angels and God will help you find comfort in this grieving time.
Catherine Heath
December 28, 2014
A STRONG woman with a strong sense of family who graced this world with eight wonderful people that she raised nearly singlehandedly back when there was a lot less support for the effort.
Her passing has triggered a review of memories over the years since I met her after having met her wonderfully loving son Mike. Thanks Christine for making a big part of my life more wonderful than I could ever have hoped for.
Holly Coleman Travagli
December 28, 2014
Rest in peace, Big Christine!
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