Emma Jean Heisey

Emma Jean Heisey, age 68 of Alhambra, IL, died Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. She was born on Monday, May 19, 1947, in Hershey, PA, the daughter of Christian and Mary (nee Seltzer) Heisey. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Alhambra, IL; Alhambra Community Club; Delta Kappa Alpha in College. Emma was born and reared in Hershey, PA. After high school, she moved to California and did Christian Mission work. In 1977 she and her family moved to Venice, IL She attended Belleville Area College and then SIU-E to finish her education. She was a substitute teacher in Special Education in several Metro School Districts. Following a car accident, she lost her sight and was wheelchair bound. Emma Jean moved to the Alhambra Care Center in 2001. She enjoyed being active in her church - especially with the State Prison Ministry and helping make/package items for the homeless She enjoyed crochet & knitting. Survivors include: Father - Christian E. Heisey, Winchester, VA Daughter - Rebecca L. Harshaw, Saint Louis, MO Daughter - Roberta J. Larkin, Gibson City, IL Daughter - Shirley M. (Johnny) Cystrunk, East Saint Louis, IL Grandchild - Tenisha M. Cystrunk Grandchild - Emily K. Bucks Grandchild - Jessica D. Braggs Grandchild - Vanisha R. Cystrunk Grandchild - Justin J. Braggs Grandchild - Ieshea N. Cystrunk Grandchild - Ashley R. Cystrunk Great Grandchild - Nevaeh M. Williams Sister - Sarah (Bob) Kerns, Winchester, VA Brother - Bill (Lil) Heisey, Glen Allen, VA. She was preceded in death by: Mother - Mary J. Heisey (nee Seltzer) (died 1982) Son In-law - Joseph Larkin (died 5/11/2011) Sister - Mary Christine Harris (died 2007). Arrangements are being handled by Dauderman Mortuary in Alhambra, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:45 PM on Monday, November 02, 2015, at First Baptist Church in Alhambra, IL. Funeral service will be at 7:00 PM on Monday, November 02, 2015, at First Baptist Church in Alhambra, IL., with Rev. Mark Gause, Pastor, officiating. Private Interment Service will be at Harris Cemetery in Alhambra, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Family.

Emma Jean Heisey

May 19, 1947 - October 31, 2015