Willa Hailey Heller

Willa Hailey Heller

December 7, 1920 – February 26, 2014

Willa Hailey Heller, 93, of Wilson passed away Wednesday.  A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Reidsville, NC.  The Rev. Stephen Hicks will officiate. The family will receive friends 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Willa retired as Director of Food Service at Wilson Medical Center.  She was an accomplished musician, poet, and artist.  She loved to play the piano, give away copies of her poetry, and paint with oils.  Willa never met a stranger.  She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Willa is survived by her husband, John J. Heller of the home; a number of nieces and nephews and a several great-nieces and great-nephews. Condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net.