Marta Suzanne Heldenberg

Mrs. Marta Suzanne Glass Heldenberg, 88, of Americus and formerly of Parrott and Albany, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Magnolia Manor.

Born September 2, 1934, in Warrenville, IL, Mrs. Heldenberg was the daughter of the late Walter and Marion Breese Glass. She worked for many years as a department manager for Gayfers Department Store. She enjoyed collecting antiques, puzzles, writing, traveling, going to thrift stores, and cooking. Mrs. Heldenberg rescued many animals throughout the years and loved each of them. She was of the Catholic faith and greatly loved her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two children, Terrance Heldenberg, and Michael Joseph Heldenberg; and several siblings.

Survivors include her beloved husband of 69 years, Donald F. Heldenberg; children, Laurie Ann Eagan of Maryland, Becky Burke of Tallahassee, Mary Smith of Newnan, Tom Heldenberg of Lee County, Tim Heldenberg of Americus, Alice Heldenberg of Leesburg, Bill Heldenberg of Nashville, TN; siblings, Mary Alice Darr, Ginny Glass Gengler, and Rick Glass; 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

In accordance with the wishes of Mrs. Heldenberg services will be private, and she will be laid to rest in the Andersonville National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to The American Lung Association at action.lung.org, The Terrell County Animal Shelter 499 Rountree Dr. SW Dawson GA, 39842, or NAMI www.nami.org.

Condolences and memories may be shared on the web site of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home at www.josephwjonesfuneralhome.com.

Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg has been given the honor to serve the Heldenberg family.

Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home

Leesburg, GA

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