Edith Heatherington Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Edith Heatherington in Cameron, West Virginia is shared. Edith, born on July 22, 1937, passed away on November 13, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edith Heatherington to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Welshans and Thelma Welshans; her husband Melvin Heatherington; her sons, Donald Hackathorn and Gary Hackathorn; her son-in-law John Wilson; her grandchildren, Samuel Wilson and Brittany Hackathorn; her great grandchildren, Marissa Wilson and Caleb Ratcliffe; and her brothers, John Welshans and Edgar Welshans.
She is survived by: her daughters, Thelma Wilson and Janet Williams; her stepchildren, Dana Heatherington (Tiffany) and Lisa Impell; her daughter-in-law Tressia Hackathorn; her grandchildren, John Wilson (Krystal), Janet Hicks (Tim), Susan Ratcliffe (Donny), Kim Miller, Donald Hackathorn (Hanna), Corey Hackathorn, Courtney O'Connell, Travis Pritt, Josh Pritt, Gary Hackathorn, Brandon Hackathorn, Justan Hackathorn (Megan) and Jacob Heatherington (Lacey); and her brother Harry Welshans. She is also survived by many great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, November 18th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Altmeyer Funeral Home (1400 Eoff St, Wheeling, WV 26003). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 18th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, November 18th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Powhatan Cemetery (383 OH-7, Powhatan Point, OH 43942).
