Martha Jamie Heim, of Arley, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Visitation will be Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 10:30 – 12:00 at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Alabama. The Celebration of Life Service will begin at 12:00 at the church with Rev. Tripp Brogdon officiating, along with grandson, Austin Heim. She will be laid to rest at the Heim Family Farm in a private ceremony.
Jamie is survived by her husband of 54 years, William A. Heim II; sons, William A. Heim III (Yonna Heim), and James Matthew Heim (Taran Heim); grandchildren, Austin M. Heim (Allison Heim), Catherine Heim, and Mason Heim; and her brother, James A. King III (Sydney King). The family would also like to acknowledge the entire Ward family who have been close friends for over 50 years. A special acknowledgement to Debbie Ward, her friend who was always by her side.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James A. King II and Martha N. King.
Jamie was born in Guntersville, Alabama on June 5, 1947. Her family moved to Mountain Brook and then later to Decatur. She was a graduate of Decatur High School and Birmingham-Southern College. It was at Birmingham-Southern where she met the love of her life, Bill Heim. They were married on June 6, 1970, at 1st Presbyterian Church, and were inseparable until the day she passed.
Jamie was an elementary school teacher in Decatur for many years and a principal at Walter Jackson Elementary School when she retired. Being an educator for over 40 years was a passion for her, however her true love was her family and friends. Her home was always welcome to others. She was selfless, she was caring, and her greatest joy was seeing the joy in other people. She is remembered as not only the heart of the family but for always helping and encouraging others to follow their dreams.
Her legacy will be her husband, children and grandchildren. We will carry her with us for the rest of our days. Although our soul feels like it has been split in two, we will see her in our dreams. Rest in peace sweet mother, your spirit now lives on in all the countless lives you have touched.
Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Ward, Richard Boyen, Jamie Sandford, Trey Boyen, Keaton Sandford, Nicholas Vines, Brantley Ward, Jake King, Ken Wynn, Nick Walker and Hayden Wynn.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Destin, Florida. If you wish, please donate to the hospital in recognition of the wonderful staff of nurses and doctors who cared for mom.
