Fushia Gladden Heavner, age 90 of Arden, formerly of Wallaby Road in Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at The Oaks at Sweeten Creek. She was born December 12, 1926 in Lincoln County to the late John Paris and Maudie Engle Gladden. Fushia was a graduate of North Brook High School. While in school, she worked part-time at the Carlton Yarn Mill and the old Roses 5 and Dime store. She also worked for a short time at the Village Store. Fushia spent her life as a wife, mother, and homemaker. She was an expert seamstress and avid gardener. She loved her home and community where she resided since 1954. In late 2009, due to an injury, she moved to The Oaks at Sweeten Creek Rehab Center near her daughter's home in Arden where she has since then resided. Fushia was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and Cherryville Ladies American Legion Auxiliary. She was also an "American Gold Star Mother," after losing her son during the Vietnam War.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Heavner; son, Keith "Stoney" Heavner; and sisters, Talthia, Maezell, and Pearl Houser.
Survivors include her daughter, Wendy Heavner Maddox of Arden; numerous wonderful nieces and nephews; and special neighbors.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 4, 2017 at 12:00 PM at St. John's Lutheran Church with Pastor Ben Kifer officiating. Burial will follow at Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 to 11:45 AM prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, PO Box 100, Cherryville, NC 28021.
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