Mary Lou Heeter

Mary Lou Heeter of Mission, Texas, was born on July 20, 1932 in Lodi, Missouri, a daughter of the late Lyle Heeter and Mary (Strahl) Heeter. She went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 16, 2022, having reached the age of eighty-nine years, five months, and twenty-seven days.

Those who remain to cherish her memory include her siblings: Richard Heeter (wife, Judy), Ruth Brown (husband, Donald); brothers-in-law, Marvin Heifner, and Dennis Rose; nieces and nephews: Dennis Heeter, Glenn Heeter (wife, Tammy), James Heifner, David Rose (wife, Angela), and Janet Stone (husband, Joe); and many other dear relatives. She will also be missed and remembered by many others.

In addition to her parents, Mary Lou was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Heifner; nephew, Brian Heeter; and in-law, Glinda (Mrs. Dennis) Heeter.

Mary Lou was well-educated, having received several degrees. She graduated from Ava Bible College and got her Nursing degree in California. She also attended Mineral Area College for a teaching degree and graduated from Washington Univ. in St. Louis, MO. Her goal in life was to serve Jesus Christ as a Missionary for others so she moved to Texas, took advanced courses in Spanish and worked as a Missionary nurse/teacher/minister in Mexico, traveling to and from her home in Texas, her MO roots and Mexico. Mary Lou was fortunate enough to travel to Haiti and Africa as well as other places in her Missionary work with the backing of her church, Chruch of God Independent Holiness. She will be missed by all who knew her, and she made a positive difference in many lives.

A time of Visitation was held on Monday, January 24, 2022 from 11 am to 1 pm at DeClue Funeral Home.

A Funeral Service followed the visitation at 1 pm at the DeClue Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jim Ainley officiating. Interment was held at Hopewell Cemetery after the service.

DeClue Funeral Home was honored to have ministered to the family and friends of Ms. Mary Lou Heeter.