Marilyn J Headdings, age 89, of Gratz, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born on Saturday, January 25, 1936, in Pitman, a daughter of the late Marlin F Heim and the late Norma N (Deitrich) Heim.

She was a graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School and a graduate of Empire Beauty School, Sunbury.

Marilyn was a seamstress in area garment factories prior to her retirement.

She was a member of Salem Church of Rough and Ready, Rough and Ready; where she was a Sunday School teacher, choir member, and very active in other activities in the church.

Marilyn was an avid Penn State and Phillie fan. She enjoyed baking, sewing, embroidering, crocheting, spending time with her family, and "spoiling" her grandchildren. Marilyn was a mom, a grandma, and a great grandma to a lot of people. She was also member of the "Creekside Camping Group".

Her husband, Gene B Headdings, passed away in 2023. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Janice Reiner.

She is survived by a daughter, Wendy D (Eugene) Houck; son, Scott K (Lori) Headdings; grandson, Kyle (Hannah) Headdings; great grandson, Henry Headdings; two step grandsons, Michael (Tish) Houck and Christopher (Erica Spann) Houck; two step granddaughters, Kristin (John) Ronan and Emily (Mark) Paulson; seven step great grandchildren, Theo, Edward, Josie, and Nicholas Houck and Sammy, Charlie, and Jamie Ronan; brother, Marlin (Linda) Heim, Jr; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Salem Church of Rough and Ready on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Mark Rothermel officiating.

A viewing will be held from 9:30 am to 11:00 am on Monday at the church.

Burial will be in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax.

Memorial contributions can be made to Salem Church of Rough and Ready, 11 Church Road, Klingerstown PA 17941.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .