Helen Ruth Heaton
September 14, 1918 ~ July 7, 2015
Helen Ruth Heaton, 96, Mooresville, died peacefully at home July 7, 2015. Mrs. Heaton was born September 14, 1918, in Milan, to the late Homer and Emma (Hurlbrink) Huntington.
Mrs. Heaton was a proud homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Tri Kappa Philanthropic Sorority. Helen enjoyed reading and gardening. She especially enjoyed growing beautiful flowers at her home in downtown Mooresville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lyman Heaton and siblings, William Cain, John Cain, and Frances Mennach.
She will be fondly remembered by her loving family that includes one son, William R. Heaton of Mooresville; daughters, Barbara Pinkerton (Max) of Bloomington, Julia Ohara (James) of Hawaii, and Christine Franklin (Robert) of Indianapolis; one brother, Laurence Huntington of Dearborn, Michigan; grandchildren, Richard Pinkerton, Joyce Downing, Jane Pilgrim, Jennifer Pinkerton, Laura Wongkar, and Steve Franklin; ten great grandchildren.
The family extends special thanks and gratitude to Heartland Hospice and especially to Denise Delp and Christina Midyette for their care during Helen’s final days.
Friends and family will gather Saturday, July 11, 2015, 1 to 3 p.m., in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Rev. Dennis Payton will officiate the funeral service at 3 p.m. on Saturday, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Mooresville Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I truly enjoyed knowing Helen. I loved going to her beautiful house and listening to her incredible stories. Her cats were such a big part of her life , and she always had funny jokes or stories about their antics. I once helped wallpaper in her kitchen, and we realized later one strip was upside down. She said nobody would notice because it was behind the door! We had a good laugh. Often wonder how many people did notice. My condolences to the family. She surly will be missed. She lived a long, interesting, happy life.
Helen and my mother were best friends, never did a day go by they did not talk on the phone or cruise the area for garage sale treasure. I spoke to her every few months and she always had a bright positive attitude, she saw the good in life and people. I regret other commitments do not allow me to come and pay my respects but please know both she and her family are in my prayers. Helen was a character and also had character, few have both, a novelty in todays society…….Dr Chuck and Carolyn Landon
My name is Jessica and I was a caregiver for Helen. Her and I became very close in the short months we had together. I started taking care of Helen in May. We spent every morning together, had breakfast, and watched the morning news. She was always very interested in what was going on in the world. Helen and I had very many interesting conversations. She was very interested in my life and shared past memories of her life with me. Her stories were ones that I will never forget. We had some things in common, such as the fact that we were both cat lovers. I colored her two cat pictures that she loved and thought were very cute. I would show her pictures and videos of my cat. She always asked if I had any new pictures or videos to show her. About two weeks ago, Helen asked me if I would want Walter when she passed, I explained to her that I could not do that because my cat would not get along with Walter. I know that Walter is in great hands though. One of my favorite memories with Helen was while we were watching the morning news. The news was showing pictures of inmates and explaining their charges, Helen made the comment to me that there are some ugly looking men out in the world today. I laughed and agreed with her. About 20 minutes later a commercial for the new Magic Mike movie came on and Helen said well, now those are better looking men! I started laughing so hard I was crying. We shared many laughs and good times together. Rest with Love Helen, you are missed.
Oh, that is sooo Helen. I am happy to hear she kept her sense of humor when she was failing. I will always hear her laugh in my head. Judy Martin Haag July 30, 2015
Mother enjoyed Helen’s friendship very much…they shared interests in antiques, teas, lunch out, Tri Kappa and good laughs. Helen gave me one of her crystal cake plates and a crystal platter for a wedding present which I use fairly often an treasure….fond memories of Helen from all us Habig kids.
Helen was one of the most interesting and amazing women I have ever known. She was my Mom’s best friend, and the stories and laughter seemed to never end between them. When we were in Indiana seeing my folks, we stayed at her home a couple of times. Every morning, I knew I would find my husband, Warren, on the front or back porch soaking in all the stories of her life and that of other interesting people. I kept telling myself to call her, but one day went into the next. Warren and Karen kept asking me if I had called. We always feel like there is time . . . Lesson learned. If it is on your heart, stop whatever you are doing and call. My Mom and Dad must be so over joyed in heaven to have both Bob and Helen and their dear Jacque with them. Helen was a treasure, and I feel privileged to have been part of her life. Love, Judy Martin Haag