WILMINGTON — Jean Luther, 79, passed away peacefully Friday, June 16, 2017, at home with her devoted and loving husband, Don, by her side after a three-year fight with multiple myeloma.
She was born May 8, 1938, and raised in Buffalo, N.Y., where she met Don. They were married in 1959 and moved to Severna Park, Md., where they raised their children, John, Jim, Donald, Linda and Colleen.
The family moved to Topsail Island in 1987 and opened the Topsail Island Trading Company. Retiring in 2007, Don and Jean enjoyed their children, 14 grandchildren, visits with
Don’s sister, Janet, and her brothers, Dick and Jack, in Florida. They also enjoyed visits with her brother, Bob, and his family in Buffalo and Canada. Most of all, she loved to share Christ with everyone she met.
Along with her husband, Jean is survived by her five kids, 14 grandchildren, and brothers, Dick and Jack Heffern. Jean’s brother, Bob Heffern, preceded her in death.
The family gives thanks to her church family and friends who were so gracious over the past three years. We will miss her smile and wonderful sense of humor, and Don will especially miss his daily card-playing companion, but we are all celebrating the fact that she is at peace with her Savior.
Visitation will be held at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 24, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 2730 Northchase Pkwy SE, Wilmington, followed by a service at 11 a.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Life Line Pregnancy Center, 4324 Fountain Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403.
Our most heartfelt thanks to Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Their daily love for Jean and our family brought joy to us and lightened the sorrow of Jean’s parting.
Share online condolences with the family at andrewsmortuary.com.
