May 29, 1944 — March 8, 2026
Patricia K. Heck, age 81, of Hollansburg, Ohio, passed away on March 8, 2026, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana surrounded by her family.
She was born on May 29, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late William and Margaret (Lees) Norris.
In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her first husband, Ted Harrison; her second husband, Doug Heck; her daughter in law, Donna Harrison; sister in law, Yvonne Rowland; brothers in law, Benny Harrison, Darell Harrison; and her beloved dog, Patches.
Patricia is survived by her loving children: Tammy (James) Foreman of New Madison, Tracy Harrison (Wendy Subler) of Versailles, Dawn (Johnny) Reed of New Paris, and Jason Harrison of Ocala, Florida; her stepdaughter, Christa (Greg) Alspaugh of New Lebanon; her cherished grandchildren: Holly (Andrew) Holtzman, Daniel (Kendra) Foreman, Brett (Jen) Foreman, Josh (Chelsea) Egner, Ashley Egner, Samantha (Jesse) Tittle, Tyler (Gabby Williams) Royer, Abigail (Levi) Peer, Taylor Harrison, Quentin Alspaugh, and Cassidy Alspaugh; and brother in law Billy (Linda) Harrison.
She is also survived by her beloved great-grandchildren: Jaiden, Lilly, Aldric, Scarlett, Emmie, Addi, Waylon, Brody, Tinley, Zoey, Gavinn, Jaxon, Kilven, Peyton, Natalie, Hudson, Riggins, Avery, Aspen, Eric, and Josie, as well as her faithful dog, Maggie.
Patricia was a graduate of Westmont High School in Hollansburg. She dedicated 30 years as the secretary for Tri-Village Schools. She was also a member of the Hollansburg Church.
Patricia loved spending time outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing, often participating in fishing tournaments. She took great pride in supporting her children and grandchildren at their sporting events and loved cheering them on from the sidelines. Patricia also enjoyed playing bingo, bowling, camping, feeding the birds, sitting outside in the sunshine, and going hunting. The beach was her happy place, where she loved relaxing and enjoying the peaceful sound of the waves. In her younger years, she had a passion for tap dancing. Above all else, Patricia cherished time with her family and treasured every moment spent with them.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Darke County Cancer Society.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Tribute Funeral Homes, and again on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the funeral home.
A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with Pastor Tracy Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Hollansburg Cemetery in Hollansburg, Ohio.
Online condolences may be shared with her family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com.
