Walsie Southard Heffinger, 99, of 180 Mountain Valley Drive in Eden, passed away Monday morning, April 18, 2016, at her home.

 

A graveside service will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, April 21, at Overlook Cemetery.

 

Walsie was born March 16, 1917 in Leaksville, NC, to the late Archie Southard and Annie Fowler Southard.  During World War II she worked as a machinist in the Newport News Shipyard.  Walsie was a member of Osborne Baptist Church and a retiree of Fieldcrest Mills after 35 years of service.  She loved her animals.

 

She is survived by her sister, Barbara Pulliam of Eden; special niece, Billie Jo Sigmon and husband, Keith of Eden; along with several nieces, nephews and extended family.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Basil Phillips; her second husband, Andrew Heffinger;  and eight siblings.

 

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com