Marianne Tilly Heckmann Davis
February 24, 1951 – June 16, 2024
Marianne Tilly Heckmann Davis, was freed from the burden of cancer on Sunday June 16, 2024, when she passed away peacefully at home in Auburn, AL with her loving family by her side.
Marianne was 73 years old, born on February 24, 1951 in Feudenheim, Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. To Elisabeth Schmitt Heckmann and Otto Weber Heckmann. She proudly claimed grandparents, Katharina Stroh Heckmann (Oma) and Valentin Heckmann (Opa) as her parents.
Marianne lived unapologetically true to herself. She never let the truth stop her from a good story and she often left an element of mystery to most interactions.
To her close family her infectious personality was as memorable as her delicious German potato salad. And though they have lost Marianne in some ways, in other ways she remains. They will think of her when speaking their mind and she will be their strength through the pain.
The family asks that in honor of Marianne you tell your family/ friends “I love you.” And they ask that you share with them your memories of Marianne to help them to remember, because as long as the memory lives, the person is never gone. “The song has ended but the melody lingers on.” (-Irving Berlin)
Celebration of life details will be decided at a later time.
Marianne is proceeded in death by (including but not limited to) her grandparents, Katharina Heckmann, Valentin Heckmann. Extended family, Bernice Davis, Oliver Davis, and John Davis
Marianne is survived by (including but not limited to) Husband James Davis, Children, Daniel Heckmann, Mary Chisenall Moore (Frankie Moore), Llyod Chisenall (Wendy Perdue), Danny Chisenall (Courtney Chisenall), Grandchildren, Kyle, Trent, Kevin, Vanessa, Deondre, Extended Family, Janice Davis, Claudia Boben, Angela Heckmann
The family would like to acknowledge their appreciation and encourage the support/ charitable offers to the Spencer Cancer Center of Auburn, AL and Compassus Hospice team