Jolynn Heard

Jolynn Heard, a beautiful 65 years young, left her earthly body, peacefully at home on March 18th.

Jolynn was predeceased by her parents Evelyn and Max Malachowski, her great-grandmother Thelma Crawford, and her beloved aunts (Ginny Rankin, Betty Sides, Sheila Ball) and uncle (Junior Rankin).

She leaves behind the love of her life, Alan Heard. They enjoyed a 24-year marriage; and although they found each other later in life, theirs was a love worth waiting for. She also leaves behind two daughters, Faith Kiphut (Rick) and Jessica Martin, who she instilled strength, courage, independence, and kindness above all in. Her beloved brother, Glenn Marr (Wayne), always made sure his baby sister was loved and cared for. They were truly the best of friends and loved making the world beautiful together. A cherished cousin, Patricia Rankin (Denise) who spent many days caring for Jolynn and loved her like a sister. Her niece, Billie Jo Shernesky, was like a daughter to her. Four grandchildren (J. Annison, Ellis, Raelynn, and Hendrix) will be without their Mimi but have many, many wonderful memories to mend their hearts.

She leaves behind many friends who felt like family. If you needed love and support, she was the first to open her door and welcome you in. She always had a song to sing to make you laugh or warm your heart. She had a quick joke or a little dance to make you smile or the perfect piece of advice. She always made time for a chat to help clear your mind, or could just be there to listen. Jolynn was also an animal lover through and through and is now reunited with her Sadie and Sammy.

She will be missed dearly but will always be found in the rays of sunshine, the calm of the lake, and everything beautiful about this world.

She revered celebration over mourning and that is what those who loved her dearly will do in her honor. 

A celebration of Jolynn will be held on Sunday, May 4th from 2:00-5:00pm at the Oak Orchard Yacht Club 1103 Archbald Rd. Waterport, NY 14571.

Although flowers brought her so much joy, and she could make any space beautiful with a few flower arrangements, the family requests in lieu of flowers to please send a donation to Hospice of Orleans, 14080 Route 31, Albion NY 14411. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Albion

To share a memory of Jolynn, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.