Jill Heck

Jill Ann Shaw Heck, 80 of Hickory died November 22nd, 2012 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born November 12th, 1932 in Greene County TN, she was the daughter of the late Hobert Shaw and Bertha Waddell Shaw. In her early career, Mrs. Heck worked for the Greene County Register of Deeds and she also managed Droke's Shoes and the Jewel Box. In Hickory, she worked for Boyd and Hassel Realty and Oakwood Homes. Two sons; Kim Heck and wife Nina of Hickory and Kress Heck of Hickory; a sister, Trixie Teague of Greeneville, TN; four grandchildren, Amber Abernethy, Austin Heck, Kalen Heck and Kabre Heck; two great grandchildren, Allie Stacks and Alek Aberneth; a sister in law, Betty Shaw and two nephews, Kendal Shaw and Gregory Shaw survive her. In addition to her husband of 41 years, A.C. Heck, two brothers; Don Shaw and Keith Shaw preceded her in death. The funeral will be 3:00 pm Sunday, November 25th, 2012 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chuck Huskins and Mr. Mitch Atkinson officiating. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 pm Sunday, November 25th, 2012, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers include Austin Heck, Kalen Heck, Kabre Heck, Alek Abernethy, Rodney Houser and Okie Parsons. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Catawba Regional Hospice 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Heck family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton.