Travis Jackson Heckle

Travis Vineta Jackson Heckle, 101, of Laurens County went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. She saw Heaven and it was beautiful, her forever home. A celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2018 at Boiling Springs UMC with the Reverend Steve Bullington and the Reverend Barbara Nelson officiating. Her nephews: Jacky Jackson, Bruce Jackson, Donald Jackson, Randy Smith, Steve Love, Jay Chappell, Stan Jackson and a dear friend, Ted Bland, will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive visitors in the Sanctuary at 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at her home church, Carter's Chapel UMC. Travis was born August 29, 1916 at her home place in Laurens County to the late Carl E. Jackson and Alma Lake Jackson. She was the oldest member of Carter's Chapel United Methodist Church and served as treasurer for over 50 years. She maintained the church and cemetery grounds well into her 90's. She loved keeping God's World beautiful. She attended Berry College and Georgia Teacher's College where she earned a BA degree. She taught at Scott Elementary School and East Laurens Elementary School where she retired after 30 years in June of 1978. She served on the Oconee Regional Library Board Executive Committee as a Trustee for 20 years, many of those years as chairman. Travis was an avid reader, fabulous cook, and enjoyed outings with family and friends. Everyone was welcomed in her home. She was married to the late Eugene K. Heckle for over 49 years. Preceding her in death were her brothers: Embree Jackson, Edward Jackson, Lake Jackson and Paul Jackson. Mrs. Heckle is survived by her beloved family: daughter, Vineta (Bob) Sanders Macon GA and her son, Col. Eugene Kennebrew (Kenny) Heckle Jr. (retired) (Terry) Hampton VA; Grandchildren, Robert (Sara) Sanders Sugar Land TX, Jon (Amy) Sanders Lilburn GA, Leslie (Mike) Birdsong Hampton VA and Jack (Melissa) Heckle Yorktown VA; 11 Great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews; Sisters, Jackie Smith Statesboro GA, Sara Johnson Ashburn GA, Julia Love Savannah GA, and Margie Chappell Dublin GA; Brother, Stokes (Betty) Jackson Dublin GA; and Sister-in-law, Jo Jackson Dublin GA. Our gratitude is extended to her extraordinarily faithful three main caregivers for over seven years of care and love. She had three others who cared for her with devotion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Carter's Chapel Cemetery Fund, 705 Lovette Scott Rd, East Dublin, GA 31027-8518. Stanley Funeral Home and Crematory/Dublin Chapel has charge of funeral arrangements. To sign the Online Register Book please visit www.stanleyfuneralhome.com