Shelia Diane Meeler Heavener, age 70 passed away on Tuesday March 21, 2023 at Peak Resources in Gastonia. She was born in Mecklenburg County and was the daughter of the late Claude and Edna Featherstone Meeler. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter Donna Heavener. Diane worked at Knitcraft for several years in Belmont. Her hobbies were collecting Santa Clauses. She was a free spirit who always lit up the room with her smile. She also loved playing jokes on everyone.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son Brian Heavener, her sister Janice Penley, her brother Larry Meeler; her grandchildren: Heather Simmons, Taylor Allen, Autum Blackwood, Destini Brown, her Great Grandchildren: Aubrey, Gavin, Jaylynn, Strom, Jayden, Olivia, Bella, CJ, Kalia, & Kashlynn, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday March 26, 2023 at Greenwood Cemetery in Belmont. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Ranlo Church of God: 1825 Spencer Mountain Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054.
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