Ruby Ann Heavner Canipe's obituary , Passed away on June 22, 2025 in Lincolnton, North Carolina

Ruby Ann Heavner Canipe

October 18, 1937 - June 22, 2025 (87 years old)

Lincolnton, North Carolina

Ruby Ann Heavner Canipe's obituary , Passed away on June 22, 2025 in Lincolnton, North Carolina

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BURKE MORTUARY & CREMATORY

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Ruby Ann Heavner Canipe

October 18, 1937 - June 22, 2025 (87 years old)

Lincolnton, North Carolina


Ruby Ann Heavner Canipe Obituary

We bid farewell to Ruby Ann Heavner Canipe of Lincolnton, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 22, 2025 at the age of 87. Ruby Ann Heavner touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Heavner and Nannie Carpenter Heavner; and her husband Roy Dale Canipe. She is survived by: her children, Garry Canipe (Tamara) of Mooresville and Kathy Ivey (Tom Ivey) of Lincolnton; her siblings, Randy Heavner of Lincolnton and Judy Mosteller of Lincolnton; her granddaughters, Christina Brown (Phillip) of Sneads Ferry and Stephanie Greer (Tom) of Greensboro; and her great grandchild Oakland Greer.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Burke Mortuary of Maiden (1101 E Maiden Rd, Maiden, NC 28650). A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Macedonia Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery (4352 Macedonia Church Rd, Vale, NC 28168).

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
BURKE MORTUARY & CREMATORY



Fri

June 27

Visitation

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Burke Mortuary of Maiden
1101 E Maiden Rd, Maiden, NC 28650

Fri

June 27

Graveside service

11:00 AM

Macedonia Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery
4352 Macedonia Church Rd, Vale, NC 28168

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June 23, 2025

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June 23, 2025

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“In loving memory of Ruby Ann Heavner Canipe, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”


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June 23, 2025

Gerald Greer wrote a sympathy message

“Sending up thoughts and prayers for all of Mrs. Canipe’s children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild(Oaklyn) Gerald and Debbie Greer”


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