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Apr 22, 2025
Anna Heppeard
Anna Heppeard, age 77, passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter
and granddaughter at her home in Mendon, on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Anna Mae was born on June 7, 1947, in Celina, to Richard L. & Hazel R.
(McDowell) Wycuff.
Ann met her loving husband, David, one day when she was mowing a yard.
He stopped the car, got out, and announced that one day he was going to
marry her. He did just that, and Dave was the love of her life.
Ann was lost when Dave passed away 8 years ago. But after about 3 years
of being a widow, she met Mr. Marvin "Buck" Wilker. Ann enjoyed almost
5 years being Marvin's best friend, wedding date, card playing buddy, and
girlfriend. We are so blessed that he and his family loved her as much as
we did.
She is survived by son and daughter-in-law: Richard & Jenna Heppeard of
Freedom, Maine and daughter and son-in-law: Lori & Eric Robbins of Celina.
Ann was the Gran to 10 grandchildren: Meagen (Kara Randolph) Sutter,
Benjamin Sutter, Katelyn (Keith) Neighbors, Brooke Robbins (Austin Stobbs),
Cole (Zoe) Robbins, Bryan (Morgan) Jackson, Joshua Heppeard, Dalton Heppeard,
Stephanie Heppeard, and Corie Niekamp. Ann has 12 great-grandchildren who
loved their Gigi very much.
Ann was the 2nd oldest of 11 children. Surviving are brothers & sisters and
in-laws: Ruth (Bill) Stetler, sister-in-law Alice Wycuff, David "Tom" (Deb) Wycuff,
Sue Fisher, Mary (Mike) Evers, Dorothy Gilbert, John (Theresa) Wycuff, Jake (Becky)
Wycuff, and Bill (Marilyn) Wycuff, and many nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law: Kenneth & Helen Heppeard,
brothers: Junior & Vadie Wycuff and Dale Wycuff, and brothers-in-law and sister-in-law:
Jim Fisher, David Gilbert, and Howard & Elizabeth (Heppeard) Daniels.
Ann attended the former Mendon United Methodist Church, and was church secretary
for several years. She was very supportive of the church's youth. Ann was one of the
first women archers in the State of Ohio, and enjoyed participating at many different
archery competitions.
Ann retired after 31 years of service at Goodyear Tire and Rubber. After retirement,
Ann enjoyed selling for Home & Garden Party, where she met so many people who
became friends. Ann had also worked as a private in-home caregiver for several
individuals, and she enjoyed helping with the food stand at her son-in-law's auctions.
Ann was one of the nicest people, and didn't know a stranger. You never knew who
would be at her table for dinner. She never wanted anyone to be alone, especially
on a holiday. An amazing cook, Ann’s pies were everyone's favorite. She made
"wedding pies" for 2 of her grandchildren's weddings.
Ann's family meant the world to her, and she loved spending time with them.
Friends may call at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in CELINA, from
2:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, April 24, and an hour prior to services on Friday,
April 25.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 25, at the CELINA
Funeral Home, with Pastor Don Clinger, officiating.
Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice.
Condolences can be shared with Ann's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
