Bonnie Ruth Heckman's Obituary
Bonnie Ruth Heckman, known as “Ruthie” to her family and friends, age 71, of Tavares, Florida passed peacefully in her sleep, August 7, 2021 after a long fight of COPD.
Ruthie was born February 1, 1950 in Live Oak, Florida. She was born into a large family of 13 siblings who have always been close. She has 3 surviving sisters, Shirley Price, Barbara Price and Charlotte Bates of Tennessee and a brother David Biddle of Alabama.
She is preceded in death by her parents Tommy and Vivian Touchton. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Glenn Heckman and her 3 children, daughter Lorie Combee, son Glenn Heckman, son Todd Heckman. She had 7 grandchildren, Tiffany, Dalton, Junior, Garrett, Lindsey, Sarah and Leeann. 4 Great-grandchildren.
Ruthie loved caring for others which led her to be a caregiver in her later life before her and Glenn retired to Tavares. Ruthie loved spending time with her family, as well as outdoor activities such as the beach, fishing, taking trips and traveling in their motorhome with her husband.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals & Cremations
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