HEFFNER, Edizene
Shelbyville
Edizene passed away June 10, 2016 at home. Edizene was born April 6, 1936 in Gypsy, Kentucky; the daughter of Ben and Osie (Marshall) Risner. An active member of the Pentecostal Church of Christ, Edizene enjoyed music; especially the guitar and the piano. Most of all, Edizene loved her children and grandchildren. On November 12, 1953; Edizene married the love of her life: Gordon Heffner; and he preceded her in death on December 14, 2010. Edizene is survived by her children: Eric (Patty) Heffner, Mary (Tim) LaFountaine, and Kyle (Jody) Heffner, a brother: Steve Risner, sisters: Garnet Blauvelt, Josephine (Bill) Conley, Dorothy (Everett) McIntyre, Jane (Robert) Elkins, and Lorene (Jack) Sizemore, ten grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Edizene was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters: Venus Marshall, Ranchel Elkins, Darlene Hatfield, and Eleanor Risner. Edizene’s family will receive friends Sunday, 3:00 – 5:00 PM at the Pentecostal Church of Christ, 6097 Marsh Road, Shelbyville, where her funeral service will be conducted Monday, June 13, 2016, at 11:00 AM, Pastors Mike Risner and Rich Sheldon, officiating. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Reverence Hospice will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Edizene’s family.
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