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Delores Heaton, 81, of Johnson City, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday. July 24, 2024. She was born on January 28, 1943 to the late Andrew and Virginia Nave Schaffer.

Delores was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Heaton Sr., and all seven of her brothers and sisters.

Delores loved the Lord and loved her family. She was a member of Keenburg Freewill Baptist Church. She loved going to church and worshiping with her church family. She also enjoyed swinging on her porch swing and watching the birds. She loved crafts but especially sewing.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Denise Bogart, Andrea Cramblit and Cecil Heaton Jr. (Melissa); eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; close friend, Mary Clay; and several other family members and friends that will miss her.

The family will be having a celebration of life graveside service on Monday July 29, in the Hamby Cemetery (Fish Springs) at 1 p.m. with Pastor Gene Fleenor officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those that would like to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 12:50 p.m. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.tetrick funeral services.com.

Tetrick Funeral Services, 3001 Peoples Street, Johnson City, TN 37604, is honored to serve the Heaton family. (423) 610-7171