Peggy Ann Heffner

Peggy Ann Heffner, 76, of Lima, was called home on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 2:40 in the afternoon at St. Rita’s Medical Center, surrounded by her family.

Peggy was born on April 11, 1945 in Lima to the late Arthur and Betty Shingledecker. On June 15, 1962, she married Thomas Heffner and they would have celebrated their 60th anniversary in June.

She worked various jobs including manager of Petries in the Lima Mall, Dr. McNutt veterinarian office, accounting office at Hills Department Store, Chase Bank, and her favorite Doggy Day Care in Elida. She loved traveling; starting in Florida in 2004 and then followed the Gulf Coast all the way thru Texas. Then, went to Phoenix and spent 3 months there in the winter. After Phoenix, she followed the Pacific Coast highway to northern Washington before heading back home. She also very much loved and cherished her greyhounds. She was devoted to her family, pets, and The OSU Buckeyes. She cherished being a part of her church family and loved being outdoors.

She leaves behind her husband Thomas Heffner, son: Thomas D. (Patty) Heffner and Steven (Connie) Heffner, her 5 grandchildren whom she adored: Jonathon, Donavan, Morgan, Kelsey, and Kitiera, sisters-in-law: Alberta Heffner, Shirley Wills, and Beverly Thompson

She was preceded in death by her brothers: Captain Armon “Monty” D. Shingledecker and James (Shirley) Shingledecker, father and mother-in-law: Lee and Helen Heffner, brothers-in-law: Leo Heffner, Jack Heffner, and Gene Heffner, and sister-in-law: Betty Walls.

Her family will receive friends on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 11 a.m. – 1p.m. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, where a memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. Rev. Bryan Meadows will officiate.

The family would like to thank the staff at St. Rita’s ER for their dedication and compassion.

Memorial contributions may be made to Equestrian Therapy or the James Cancer Research Hospital.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.