Hattie Mae Heelstone

She was born in Chatham, Virginia in 1924. She resided in Hampton,Virginia until 1961 when she relocated to California and resided there until 1994. She returned to Hampton to be closer to her aging parents and family.

She is survived by her daughters, Patricia T. Heflin and her husband, Dan of Norfolk; Bernadette P. Shaub and her husband, Alan of Murphy, North Carolina; her granddaughter, Tiffany S. Lovell and husband, Ken of Marble, North Carolina; her sister, Norma G. Cisler; and brother, Earl J. Adkins of Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Hattie was a vibrant woman who never met a stranger and had a smile for everyone. She enjoyed gardening, travel, music, and singing. Her zest for life will be missed by all who knew her.

The family will receive friends on Monday, Oct. 18 from 12 to 12:45 PM at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home in Hampton. A graveside ceremony will follow at 1 PM in Parklawn Memorial Park with The Reverend Win Lewis of Christ and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church officiating.

The family thanks Dr. Dau Le, the nursing staff, and Sentara Hospice for their loving care during her four year residency.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia 23666.