Joan Gayle Heppding Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Joan Gayle Heppding of Pleasant Garden, North Carolina. Joan, born on April 23, 1944, passed away on September 7, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Joan for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Joan’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Arnold Routledge and Lois Hannah Routledge; and her husband William Frederick "Fred" Heppding. She is survived by: her sons, William Frederick Heppding, Jr. (Heather) of Lynchburg, VA, Christian Arnold Heppding (Ally Randleman) and Philip Nolan Heppding (Ann) of Destin, FL. She is also survived by ten grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 13th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 3:50 PM at the Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home (600 W Main St, Sanford, NC 27332). A funeral service was held on Sunday, September 13th 2026 at 4:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Food Pantry of First Baptist Church of Randleman, 100 N. Main Str., Randleman, NC 27317 or online at http://www.fbcrandleman.com.
