Merlaya Heckman Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Merlaya Heckman of Greentown, Indiana, whose life came to an end on July 7, 2025 at the age of 91, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Merlaya Heckman or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James M. Pence and Mary Pence (Landrum); and her husband James. She is survived by: her sons, Douglas Heckman (Angela) and Daniel Heckman (Carrie); her grandchildren, Matthew, Jennifer, Timothy (Jenny), Benjamin (Patrisha), Jacob (Christine), Michael (Jamie), James (Rachel), Sara (Matt) and Kayla; her great grandchildren, Grayden, Madison, Brooklyn, Dailynn, Palmer, Lillian, Jacob, Magnolia, Jaxton, Cohen, Harper, Avery, Eli and Cove; and her sisters, Dorothy, Betty and Joanna.