Patricia Ann Heinecke

On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, Patricia Ann Heinecke (nee De Julius) passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of 38 years to the late Terry Lee Heinecke, Sr.; loving mother of William J. Heinecke and his wife Debra of Icksburg, PA, Terry Heinecke, Jr. and his wife Lisa of Annapolis, MD, Patrick N. Heinecke, Sr. and his wife Cynthia of Owings Mills, MD, Angela M. Heinecke of Cockeysville, MD and Christine A. Heinecke of Baltimore, MD; treasured grandmother of Desiree N. Alt and her husband Travis of Romney, WV, Justin M. Heinecke of Ocean City, MD, Charles Heinecke, Sr. of Baltimore, MD, Shelby L. Heinecke and her husband William of Redwood City, CA, Susan A. Mayfield and her husband Ethan of Manchester, MD, Patrick N. Heinecke, Jr. and his wife Danielle of Cockeysville, MD, Brandin Heinecke of Baltimore, MD, Christopher A. Heinecke of Baltimore, MD, Scott T. Heinecke of Owings Mills, MD, Aliyah Reid of Cockeysville, MD, and the late Kailah M. Allen; dear great grandmother of Charles Heinecke, Jr., Tanasha Heinecke, John Heinecke, Kamden Mayfield, Dylan Mayfield, Kylie Mayfield and Charlie Heinecke; sister of Bernadette C. Li Pira of Pikesville, MD and Jacqueline D. Lockner of Bowie, MD.

It is a moment to remember and celebrate the wonderful life of Patricia, who touched so many with her boundless love and generosity.

Patricia found joy in life's simplest pleasures, and her passion for food—especially Italian cuisine—was truly inspiring. She relished every bite and shared that joy with everyone around her. Her love for the color purple was as vibrant as her adventurous spirit, which took her on incredible journeys with her children to magical places like Disney World and the star-studded streets of Hollywood.

A graduate of beauty school in Baltimore, Patricia was an exceptionally talented hairdresser. However, it was as a caregiver that she truly shone, tending to her children and offering kindness to strangers alike with unmatched compassion.

Her creative spirit knew no bounds. Whether through drawing, crafting cloth dolls, or enjoying scary movies with loved ones, Patricia expressed herself in ways that brought joy to those around her. Yet it was in those peaceful moments at the beach with family that she found true contentment.

Patricia’s memory will forever live on in the countless lives she touched through her warmth, creativity, and unwavering love. We are all the better for having known such an extraordinary woman.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather for a visitation at the Burgee Henss Seitz Funeral Home, Inc., 3631 Falls Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21211, on Monday, March 10, 2025 from 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, 2130 Woodlawn Drive, Woodlawn, MD 21207.