May 16, 2024, 89, Faison —

Marilyn Padgett Heckman, long-time Faison resident, passed away Thursday morning, May 16, 2024, at her home.

She had been employed as a laboratory supervisor at Chas. F. Cates & Son Pickle Company in Faison. In later years, she assisted in the office at the town hall for the Town of Faison. She was a member of the Faison Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Heckman is survived by a son, J. W. Vinson, and wife, Susan, of Faison; a daughter, Deborah Mize of Faison, along with a special friend, Travis Williams of Salemburg; grandchildren, Aaron Sessoms, Kennedy Grace Vinson, Justin Arnette and wife, Liz, Sarah Boberg and husband, Bradley, and Jamie Miller and husband, Ryan; six great-grandchildren; step-children, Leslie Heckman and wife, Gail, Bobby Heckman, and Andrea Heckman; a half-brother, Spencer Padgett of Fayetteville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Heckman; parents, Frank Padgett and Lizzy Mae Andrews Padgett; a brother, Douglas Padgett; half-sister, Sandra Padgett; and a granddaughter, Marianne Faith Vinson.

Mrs. Heckman’s life will be remembered at a graveside service to be held Sunday, May 19, at 12:30 p.m. in the Faison Cemetery. Officiating will be Bradley and Dr. Sarah Boberg. The family will greet friends at the cemetery at the conclusion of the service.