Leona Croushorn Heatwole Obituary (1926

Leona Croushorn Heatwole, 91, a resident of Hinton, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Mrs. Heatwole was born on April 11, 1926 in Rockingham county and was the daughter of late Ernest and Willie Croushorn. She worked at the Celanese factory for many years. She also worked with her husband on the family farm. She was also a lifelong member of the Mt Olive Presbyterian Church. On June 17, 1944 she married Samuel Heatwole Jr, who preceded her in death on March 2, 2007. Surviving are two daughters, Sandra Wanger and husband Donnie, Lois Howe; one son, Jerry Heatwole, all of Hinton, three grandchildren, Jeffrey Heatwole, Stephanie Harris, Stephen Wanger; two step grandchildren, Norval Howe and Elizabeth Howe; five great grandchildren, Jackson Harris, Emma, Chole and Wyatt Wanger and Cory Heatwole. Leona is the last surviving member of her family. A memorial service will be held at Mt. Olive Presbyterian Church at 2 P.M. on Sunday, March 4, 2018 with Pastor Stacy Meyerhoeffer officiating. Burial will be private. Friends may call the funeral home on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at any time until 7 P.M Special thanks to Sentara Hospice, especially Jae Anaza and Danielle Lambert and to Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center for their loving care. Memorial contributions can be made to Mt. Olive Presbyterian Church building fund, PO Box 182 Hinton, VA 22831. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.