Audrey Heath Jacksonville, North Carolina Obituary

Audrey Heath

<p><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Audrey Brantley Heath, 78, of Sneads Ferry, NC, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at home with her husband and partner by her side.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>She was born October 16, 1942 to George and Mary Lee Brantley in Tarboro, NC, where she spent her early years.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>In the late 1950&rsquo;s, she moved to Clinton, NC, where in 1973 she met her husband, Cuyler Freeman Heath, III, a career Naval Officer.&nbsp; They were married on the flight deck of the USS Newport in Norfolk, VA and began their military life together.&nbsp; Audrey served as Ombudsman on several of their ships and was a dedicated volunteer for both the Red Cross and the Navy Relief Society.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>An avid boater and accomplished angler, much of her spare time was spent on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean.&nbsp; She was very proud of her Citations for Blue Marlin, Striped Bass, Cobia, Spadefish, Bluefish and Spot.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Retiring in 2007, she and her husband moved to the small fishing village of Sneads Ferry, where they could continue to enjoy life on the water.&nbsp; Age did not diminish her love of fishing, and even though her health was failing, she did manage to keep catching her share of Speckled Trout.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Audrey is survived by her husband, Cuyler Freeman Heath, III; sons, Donald B. Cobb (wife Molly) of Kettering, OH; John F. Bond of Clinton, NC; and grandchildren, Branden, Derek and Sara.&nbsp; She was predeceased by her daughter Sherry.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Per Audrey&rsquo;s wishes, no formal services will be held, however a private memorial service will be held at a later date.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society; 875 N. Randolph St., Ste 225; Arlington, VA 22203.</strong></span></p>
October 16, 1942 - October 21, 202010/16/194210/21/2020
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Jimmy Fann
October 26, 2020
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Jimmy Fann
October 26, 2020
Deepest condolences to Freeman and family. Many pleasant memories of Audrey laughing and smiling out on White Lake. Many good times with you guys. Always pleasant and always fun.
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Betty L Griffin
October 25, 2020
Sending our deepest sympathies to you and your family Cuyler. Audrey was a wonderful lady & will be missed by all.
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Todd Hairr
October 23, 2020
Freeman, Don, John,
We are so sorry for your loss, for all of our loss.  She will be greatly missed.  She was a very special person and was always there for me.  She was my second mom.  Don & John, I will never forget all the great times we had growing up together and o... Continue Reading
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Paul Jump
October 23, 2020
Cuyler,
Very sorry to read about Audrey.  She was a very special person who loved the military family.
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