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Joy Heaton Obituary
Joy M. Heaton, age 80, passed away June 24, 2015, in San Antonio. She was born April 22, 1935, in Lufkin, Texas to Simon and Molly Purvis. She was a member of the Northern Hills United Methodist Church. She was active in the United Methodist Women organization and the Retired Teachers Association. She retired from San Antonio Independent School District after influencing the lives of High School and Middle School children for over 30 years. Joy is survived by her husband, Burl J. Heaton; daughter, Amy Dockery and husband Dan; grandson, Cody Dockery; sisters, Mary Spears, Maureen Headrick and Betty Johnson; and brothers, Simon Purvis and Jerry Purvis. Service will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at 12:00 Noon at Northern Hills United Methodist Church, 3703 N.E. Loop 1604 East. Interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Fund, ATTN: A. Sefcik, 6 Bridgenorth Lane, San Antonio, TX 78218 (SAARTA Scholarship Fund).
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Mariana Gonzales-Lozano
July 1, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Heaton's family. Mrs. Heaton was my History Teacher. She had such a lovely smile. She made such a difference in my life, as I thought about her even just a few weeks ago.
Bonnie Kuykendall
June 30, 2015
The name "Joy" was so fitting. Her smiling face at San ANtonio Retired Teachers was something that I always will remember. She was a devoted member of that organization.
June 30, 2015
Joy's name was perfect for her because she was always cheerful and pleasant to be around. She will be so missed. Condolences and God's comfort to her family.
Jessica Stoll
June 30, 2015
Joy was a wonderful neighbor to our family for many years. I have been lucky to call her and Burl our next door neighbors for two years. My daughters will very much miss seeing her on the way to the bus stop and I will miss chatting with her over the fence. She adored her family and was especially proud of her grandson, Cody's accomplishments. Many prayers and love to Amy, Burl and family.
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Cindy Barrow
June 30, 2015
My mother, Jane Pinkston introduced me to her years ago and I feel blessed to have know her. She was a very beautiful person. My mother and I will miss her and we pray for her family the peace and love of the Lord.
alex cholico
June 30, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6,
Sharon Doench
June 29, 2015
Joy and Burl took me along on family trips for years as they camped around Texas with daughter Amy. Joy was always so much fun to be around and encouraged us to read on long road trips. I still have a great love of reading today and remember her fondly through my teen years for her humor and her love of dogs.
Jan and Gary Carlson
June 29, 2015
Joy was always a true joy to be around, and will be missed by so many people, whose lives she touched.
Jim Willcockson
June 29, 2015
She and Burl stood up for me when I joined Northern Hills UMC on November 10, 2002. They're special folks! Our church family was richer for having her. Love & blessings for her and family.
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