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Wilma Linda Heffinger

  • September 23, 1939 - October 28, 2009
  • Chesapeake, Virginia
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“Please know how much your family has been in my prayers. May the love and peace of God wrap his loving arms around you all, as He will sustain you,...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Barbara Crosby - Summerville, SC

“Even though we are parents,loosing our own parents is not an easy thing to handle. My heart goes to you. May you find inner strength from the depth...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Olabisi Vincent - Goose Creek, SC

“Dear Rebekka and family, I was certainly sorry to hear of your loss. May the love of family and friends, your faith, and fond memories sustain you...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Brenda Lewellyn - Summerville, SC

“Rebekka and family, You have been in my thoughts and prayers all weekend. Let me know if you need me to do anything for you here. We love you all. ...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Toni Ramon - Summerville, SC

“May the love of god be with you and your family always. Pam Banks ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Pamela Banks - Goose Creek, SC

“My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Remember all the love Wilma brought to you lives. ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Gerrie Gilchrist - Ridgeville, SC

“Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Dana Liles - Ladson, SC

“To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Wilma was such a kind and generous lady and I'm so glad she made the trip to Jonesville for our wedding...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Glenna Stark - Ruther Glen, VA

“Dear Phil, So sorry for your loss. I always remember how attentive you have been to your dear wife while having conversation with you since I began...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: emilybbarbour - Va. Beach, VA


Wilma Linda Heffinger, 70, of the 2200 block of Dellwood Road, Chesapeake, VA, passed away October 28, 2009, in Maryview Hospital. A native of Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Louise Sawyer. Wilma was a devoted member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Philip G. Heffinger; her daughter, Rebekka A. Candillo and husband Robert, two granddaughters, Meggan and Emily Candillo, all of Charleston, SC; two sisters, Betty Stark and husband Ted of National City, CA and Jean Watt and husband Joe of Westville, OK; three brothers, Tom and Lynn Sawyer of Azalea, OR, Tim and Sarah Sawyer of Westville, OK, and Ted and Lily Sawyer of Westville, OK; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway Chapel with Rev. Larry Ryals officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com.