Barbara Heinle

Mrs. Barbara Jean Heinle, 67, of Starlight Lane, Cottageville, entered into rest Wednesday morning, September 4, 2013, at her residence while under the care of Amedisys Hospice.

Born December 21, 1945, a native of California, she was a devoted Navy wife traveling beside her husband as he served until they made Cottageville their home in 1986. She was a retired night stocker from Walmart in Walterboro where she retired in January 2012. Barbara possessed a special love for animals. She adored horses, raised many animals, and provided a loving home for many strays. She was also a talented seamstress, having created many beautiful quilts.

Surviving are: her husband of thirty-eight years, FTCS(SS) Donald Herman Heinle, United States Navy (Ret.); and three sons, Alan Lee Gamble of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Robert Marshall Gamble of Tampa, Florida, and Jonathan David Gamble of Gig Harbor, Washington. There is one granddaughter, Jaimi Sterling Oakerson; and three great grandchildren, Mason, Cameron, and Kyle Oakerson.

For those that wish, the family has suggested that memorial contributions be directed in her memory to: Amedisys Hospice of South Carolina, 203 Eddie Chasteen Drive, Walterboro, South Carolina 29488.

For those that desire, memorial messages and thoughts of condolence as well as memorable recollections of Mrs. Heinle may be shared with the family by visiting our online registry at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.

Family and friends are invited to call from 3 o’clock until 5 o’clock Sunday afternoon at THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, 843.538.5408.

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