Anita Loeb (Kiracofe) Heatwole, 87, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.

She was born June 12, 1935 in Rockingham County, VA, a daughter of the late Lester Samuel Kiracofe and Hazel Irene (Moore) Kiracofe.

She graduated from the Rockingham School of Nursing and later earned a B.A degree from Mary Baldwin College.

Anita was a longtime member of Waynesboro Church of the Brethren, and a current member of Bridgewater Church of the Brethren. She was very active in the denomination's Shenandoah District.

She was an avid gardener, and loved cooking and knitting.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Dr. John P. Heatwole; her brother, Gary Kiracofe; and grandson-in-law, Kervens Brun.

Surviving are her three children, Cindy Fike (Mike) of Bridgewater, VA, Deb Payton of Bloomingburg, NY, and Ken Heatwole, MD (Ginny) of Richmond, VA; four grandchildren, Shannon Fike (Loretta Rose) of Williamsville, VT, Zane Long (Stephanie) of Pittsburgh, PA, Heather Brun (Kurby Herisse) of Bloomingburg, NY, and Chris Heatwole (Kate) of Gordonsville,VA; great-grandchildren, Maddie & Ellie Heatwole, Isla Brun, and Parker Long; sister, Carolyn Joyce.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Bridgewater Church of the Brethren.

Memorial Donations may be made to the Midwives for Haiti, 7130 Glen Forest Drive, Richmond, VA 23226.