Dorothy (Dottie)

Fae Heaton

Dorothy (Dottie) Fae Heaton, 76, of Henrietta, passed away on February 27, 2024 surrounded by family.  She was born on November 22, 1947, in Kearney, Nebraska, to Effie Fae Owens and Lavern Earnest Moser.

Dottie graduated from Henrietta High School and went on to have a career at Henrietta Pharmacy, where she dedicated herself until her retirement in 2013.

She is survived by her loving husband of almost 45 years, Larry Heaton, her children: John (Tony) Lerner and wife Constance, Kathy Gallagher and husband Troy, Kerri Heaton and spouse Nola, Jacque Heaton, Sherry Murray and husband Troy, Cheryl Allen and husband Jeff, her brothers Allen McCarley and wife Nicki, and Larry Moser and wife Paula. Dottie also leaves behind grandchildren Audrey Gallagher, Erin Gallagher, Dalton Jennings, Colin Murray, RJ Vadnais, Kaylin Morris, Lauren Williams, Amanda Hernal, Melissa Harrison, Trent Murray, Terin Jackson, Braden Beaves, Zachary Allen, Sarah Allen, numerous great-grandchildren, her first husband John Lerner Sr, and dogs Sadie, Roxie, and Bo, all of whom were dear to her heart.

A celebration of Dottie's life will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls and the Alzheimer's Association, organizations that were close to her families' heart.

Dottie will be remembered for her kindness, warmth, and unwavering love for her family and friends. She touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.