Helen Heaton, age 79, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Helen was born May 1, 1942 to the late Luther C. Gifford and Ollie Bell Hamm. Helen was a strong, loving and courageous woman of conviction. She was passionate about her sweet tea and country cooking, especially her chocolate gravy and homemade pies. Helen will be greatly missed by all who knew her! Helen is survived by her daughter, Pamela Cook; sons, Michael (Michelle) Heaton and Lonnie (Kathy "Cassie Ann") Heaton; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sons, Terry Heaton and Ronnie Heaton. Funeral Services are scheduled for Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services - Highland Park, 2403 East Wallen Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana with calling beginning at 12:30 p.m. Memorial Contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, 6324 Constitution Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46804.