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Evelyn Frances
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1932 - 2015
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Obituary for Evelyn Frances Heflin

Evelyn Frances Heflin


Evelyn F. Heflin passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Health System after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Joe B. and Pearl M. Moore of Forest City.
Evelyn was born in Forest City and was a graduate of Cool Springs High School and received a B.S. from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC

Evelyn started the Little Red School Daycare in Forest City, which she managed for 10 years. She then taught in the Teachers Associate Program at Isothermal Community College in Spindale before retiring in 2007. She thoroughly enjoyed teaching and encouraging her students to excel.
Evelyn loved life and lived each day to the fullest. She enjoyed fishing, gardening and collecting beautiful antiques to decorate her home. She also enjoyed entertaining and always had a celebration for birthdays and special occasions. Her favorite time was spent with family, as she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Evelyn had a way of bringing out the best in people and making everyone feel special. She was a friend to all and touched the lives of many.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald J. Heflin, two daughters; Deborah F. LaFontaine of Asheville and Mary Jo Henderson of Dallas, Tx., three sons; Charles D. Holt (Sarah) of Rutherfordton, Michael J. Holt (Susan) of Leicester and Michael R. Heflin of Lincolnton, 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 7 PM Tuesday March 17, 2015 in the Chapel of Crowe’s Mortuary in Rutherfordton, NC. The family will receive friends from 6-7 PM prior to the service. Rev. Bobby Smith and Mrs. Mary Burgin will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, Tn. Tribute # 37856583.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the quality care and compassion provided by the staff at Cancer Care of Western North Carolina and the 10th floor staff at St. Joseph Hospital.


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