Geri D. Heissler Obituary (1957 - 2022)

Geri Dean Heissler, 65, of Bloomington, IL was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 4, 2022 in Normal. Her memorial service will be held at 5pm on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, where visitation will begin at 3pm. Cremation rites have been accorded. She was born May 9, 1957 to Joann (Blankenship) and Donald Worthen. A resident of Bloomington, IL she started her 40 year healthcare career as a nurse at OSF St. Joseph hospital. She later worked at Country Companies and ended her career at Chestnut Health Systems. She was proud to be a nurse and serving others. She spent much of her free time making crafts, sewing and salvaging antique furniture and vintage clothing. The thrill of bringing new life to items from decades ago brought her much enjoyment. Her greatest pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. Geri was preceded in death by her mother, Joann Laughlin, step-father, Ray Laughlin and father, Don Worthen. Geri is survived by her step-mother, Doris Worthen; her siblings, Mark Worthen, David (Terry) Laughlin, and Valerie Worthen; her four children, Andrew (Addie Hamilton) Heissler, Adam (Kelly) Heissler, Abby (Stephen Chicca) Heissler and Amie (Caleb) Skinner; her five grandchildren, Hattie, Luke, and Grant Heissler, Barrett Skinner and Arlo Chicca. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to KB Strong Foundation or Faith in Action of Bloomington-Normal. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.