VANDALIA -- Marcella M. Heather, 84, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 01, 2014, at her home.
Services will be held at 11A.M, Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Pastors Paul Porter and Bruce Sasse, officiating. Burial will follow at Taylor Cemetery, RFD Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM, Monday, May 5, 2014, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL. Memorials: Taylor Cemetery, Rural Vandalia, IL; Columbus Baptist Church, Mulberry Grove, IL; St. Peter United Church of Christ, Hookdale/Smithboro, IL and/or Donor's Choice. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www. millerfh.net.
She was born October 21, 1929, in Patoka, IL, the daughter of Lenord William & Mary (Logue) Goodin. Married Harold Marvin "Bood" Heather on February 25, 1950, Vandalia, IL, he passed away Nov. 9, 2003. They made their home in the Pittsburg area. She was a dedicated farmer’s wife, mother and an avid quilter.
She is survived by: Son - Lenord Marvin Heather & Ruth Ann, Smithboro, IL; Daughter - Connie Hand & Don, Newport News, VA; Brothers - Merle Goodin & Doris, Eureka, IL; Estel Goodin & Lena, Bagwell, TX; David Goodin & Dona, Shobonier, IL; Sisters - Geneva Hicks, Patoka, IL; Maxine Sturgeon, Patoka, IL; Nancy Dickman & Gary, Overland, MO; Sisters-in-law - Darlene Goodin, Maxine Goodin, Betty Fifer, Loretta Willis & Harry and Evadine Sanders.
6 Grandchildren - Jody Gutierrez & Lee, Fayetteville, NC; Shane Dugan & fiancee Kala Carroll, Vandalia, IL; Justin Hand and friend Deanne Woodruff, Nashville, TN; Dustin Heather, Joliet, IL; Jami Hand, Newport News, VA; Jaime Williams and friend Adam Compton, Hillsboro, IL; 11 Great Grandchildren - Dalton Dugan, Isabella, Jackson, Jordan, & Tiffany Gutierrez, August Hand, Brynee Tally, Alori Williams and Robbie Williams, Tiffany Wollin and fiance Trevor Voelker and Jacob Hopkins; 1 Great-Great Grandchild, Cody Wollin; Numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: Parents; Husband - Brothers - Johnny & Jimmy Goodin; 1 sister - Irene Hoppe.
Her children would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Ruthann Heather, Vicky Goodwin, Jaime Williams, Sunrise caregivers and staff, Heather Durbin, Ardith Carmen, Bond County Hospice, nurses, Megan, Bonnie and volunteer, Reba Stone, Dr. Richard Funneman. Ministers, Pastor Paul Porter, St. Peter United Church of Christ, and Pastor Bruce Sasse, Columbus Baptist Church.
Bless all who gave support with calls, visits and prayers.
Obituary written by family members.