Jane Heath

Jane Heath, age 74, of Banner Elk passed away on May 4, 2015 at her residence. A native of Louisville, KY, Jefferson County, she was born January 26, 1941 a daughter of the late Emanuel S. and Evelyn Pfanmoeller Forcht. She was a member of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church, serving with the Prison Ministry and Mission Trips. Jane enjoyed gardening, quilting, and her daily bible study. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Jane has left to cherish her memory her husband, Julian "Deac" Heath of the home; son, Scott Heath, and his wife, Anne, of Banner Elk; daughters, Cynthia Austin, and her husband, Jim, of Banner Elk, Susan Huskins, of Marion; brother, Terry Forcht, and his wife, Marion, of Corbin, KY; and her granchildren, Carissa Heath, Heather Austin, Tyler Sawyer, Heath Austin, Cara Heath, Deacon Heath, and Sommer "Janey" Huskins. Funeral services for Jane Heath will be conducted on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. George Wright officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The Local Missions Fund, c/o Mount Calvary Baptist Church, PO Box 125, Banner Elk, NC 28604. Words of comfort and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.rsfh.net. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland is serving the Heath family. 828-733-2121Read Obituary