Mary Lynn Heller

Mary Lynne Heller, 69, of Kinzers, Pa., passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. She was the widow of the late Terry Heller. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Barbara Ann Simpson Soulliard.

An area resident most of her life, she was a graduate of Octorara Area High School class of 1972.

She continued her education at the Coatesville Hospital School of Nursing, and received her Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degrees in Nursing from Millersville University. Throughout her 49 years in nursing, she developed strong administrative and nursing skills in medical, surgical, trauma, and oncology hospital-based units. She was a natural leader with a positive attitude that motivated others to be the best version of themselves. These strong qualities led her to the position of Branch Administrator of Extended Family Care of Lancaster from 2001 until her recent passing.

Mary Lynne had a heart of gold and loved life, people, and all animals, leaving behind this legacy. In addition to many friends and family, she is survived by siblings: Katherine Herman and husband Robert of Kinzers, Charles Soulliard and wife Sue of Narvon, Allen Soulliard and wife Joann of Delaware, and Daniel Soulliard, of Mifflintown; nieces and nephews, Kara, Ashley, Julia, Jason, Charles, Eric, AJ, Andrew, DJ, Jeffrey, Beverly, and Erica; one step grandson, Anthony, two step great grandchildren; and her friend and companion, William Bradley. Mary Lynne loved and cherished her coworkers at Extended Family Care.

She loved the beach, especially OBX, and visiting family and special cousin, Luz Elena Awerhoff in Leon, Mexico. She enjoyed attending car shows with her long time cruising friends, as she was an avid car enthusiast, and collector of antiques. Mary Lynne had a HUGE heart for ALL animals, big and small. She leaves behind her fur babies, four dogs, a horse, a goat, and many cats. If you can provide a loving home for one of Mary Lynne’s babies, please contact her sister, Kathy at kaherman80@gmail.com .

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a no kill animal shelter. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 29, at 11:00 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA with visitation from 9:30-11:00 AM. Interment will follow at a later date.

For those unable to attend the service, a live stream will be provided. To watch the live stream the day of the service please click HERE.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com