Ruth Elizabeth Heiple's obituary , Passed away on November 1, 2025 in Lakeland, Florida

Ruth Elizabeth Heiple

June 19, 1941 - November 1, 2025 (84 years old)

Lakeland, Florida

Ruth Elizabeth Heiple's obituary , Passed away on November 1, 2025 in Lakeland, Florida

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes

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Ruth Elizabeth Heiple

June 19, 1941 - November 1, 2025 (84 years old)

Lakeland, Florida

Ruth Elizabeth Heiple Obituary

The passing of Ruth Elizabeth Heiple of Lakeland, Florida leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 1, 2025 at the age of 84. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Ruth's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lloyd Morris and Verda Morris; her husband Emmett Heiple; and her sister Florence Gearhart. She is survived by: her sister Elsie Hoting of Corpus Christi, Texas; her stepsons, Ashley Heiple (Joyce) and Ron Donnell (LaDonna); and her cousin Arthur Thawley (Catherine).

A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 14th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Victory Church (Light of Lights Chapel) (1401 Griffin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Orphans Light, P.O. Box 1967, Auburndale, FL 33823, in Ruth's honor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes



Fri

Nov 14

Memorial service

11:00 AM

Victory Church (Light of Lights Chapel)
1401 Griffin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810

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