Heaven Leigh Nelson, 24, a longtime resident of Granville County and Edmonton Alberta Canada passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 in Vance County.
Heaven was born September 28, 1994 in Granville County to Jasper Nelson and Patricia Drewes. She attended high school at Victoria School of the Arts in Edmonton Alberta Canada. Heaven was a ray of sunshine, a social butterfly and was most dearly loved and will be forever missed. She was a member of Stovall United Methodist Church and was a former employee of Revlon.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 8:00 pm Friday, February 1, 2019 at Eakes Funeral Home Chapel in Oxford by Rev. John Yount. Burial will be private.
She is survived by her father Jasper Nelson of Oxford and mother Patricia Drewes and fiancé WJ Pendleton of Stem; son, Cameron James Parrott of Stem; grandmother, Vera Sweet Wilson of Creedmoor and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 5:30 – 7:45 pm prior to the service at Eakes Funeral Home in Oxford and at other times at the home.
Dearest Heaven, We all miss you so very much. I hope that you have found Jessica in God's House. I can only pray that you are Resting In Peace now watch over us. We will see you all when it's gods time for us.
Love always,
Love always,
I love and miss you so very much my beautiful girl. 2 years seems like yesterday and then it seems like forever.
Heaven, may you be in the arms of Jesus and I pray that you have reunited with Jessica. I know that you are all without worry in the house of God and that you all will never leave our hearts and minds. We will meet again and that I’m sure of. Until that time comes, please Rest In Peace and watch over us as we care so much for you.
Happy 1 year baby you are so missed never gets easier never gets better we just kinda learn to deal with it
This is so hard for me to write. I don’t even know where to begin. So I guess I’ll start from the moment we met, when they walked you into my grade 6 classroom and the teacher introduced you. And it’s like from that moment we knew we were going to be attached at the hip. We spent so many years of our life like 2 peas in a pod. You were truly the closest person to me through such hard times. I don’t think there was one summer that went by that we didn’t spend almost every day together. I wish we could have been close as adults. I wish I could have done more to help you. I wish we could go back to simpler times. I was always hoping there would be a day when you’d come back to Canada and we could spend all the time in the world together like the good ol’ days. I miss all of the late night talks we used to have. I miss the music sessions and jam out to all genres under the sun. I miss our long walks around the neighborhood and going to the Macs to get snacks and energy drinks. I miss our super fun camping trips with your mom. I’m just going to miss you so much. Today is the day they will lay you to rest, and I wish I could be right there with you. I’m praying lots for your son and your mom and your grandma and your whole family. You touched so many lives and had the biggest presence. Everyone knew you as the loving girl who cared deeply about every person you met. This loss is so devastating. I love you so much Heaven, may you finally get the rest you deserve and may God meet you at the gates of paradise.
Heaven, I think back on our childhoods and all the fun we had together and I wish we could return to our childhood innocence. I have so much love for you and your mom. Rest in peace sweet girl, I'll think about you always.
I was so lucky to have known you. You always were an still are a beautiful woman.. once I had my daughter you didn't hesitate to come see her an play with her.. we built a bond over the years since my brother died an I have no doubt that he is with you in heaven.. I know that your battle is over an your finally free.. and I bet you made the most beautiful angel.. continue to watch over your son an family.. I love you girl.. rest easy
I can't believe the news I woke up to. It feels like only yesterday we were driving around Edmonton until 5 in the morning, listening to music and talking about conspiracy theories and our life goals. Your laugh was so contagious, and you always supported me with whatever ridiculous art I was coming up with. I'll miss you forever, until we meet again, Heaven.
Dearest Heaven, the days that I remember when you and Jessica ran around the dealership playing. We will always remember you. May you rest in peace, you will always be in our hearts.
John, Anna & Jessica Kenny
John, Anna & Jessica Kenny
My beautiful cousin, may you rest in sweet peace.
You are now a beautiful Angel. Know you are loved always and forever by many❤
You are now a beautiful Angel. Know you are loved always and forever by many❤
I am extremely saddened to hear about your passing, had I taken the chance just to say hello by msg or call, when you came into my mind so often. These things I can never change. I am honoured to have known you from such a young age and watched you bloom into a young lady only to have you leave Edmonton, and follow your heart. You are beautiful, and perhaps you were needed elsewhere. This moment makes me realize how important it is to let the people that matter know how dear they are to us. How fragile and precious the time we have here on earth. May God reserved a beautiful place for you in Heaven. Goodbye my friend.
Heaven, I am so glad that we had the opportunity to meet in this life and become good friends. You and I were like sisters. I watched you grow from the age of 17. I’m glad for the many beautiful life experiences you had. I know you’ll be shining your ray of light upon every person whose life you touched, from the next life. I will miss you terribly and think of you often. I promise to live a full life in your honor. Thank you so much for your friendship, baring your beautiful soul, and experiencing all of the amazing times we had together. I will cherish you always.
My dear, sweet Heaven May you rest in the sweetest peace. We have yet another beautiful angel watching over us.
My beautiful cousin, our hearts are heavy by your passing. You will be dearly missed by all your family and friends. May you rest peacefully. Love forever
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Dearest Heaven, We all miss you so very much. I hope that you have found Jessica in God's House. I can only pray that you are Resting In Peace now watch over us. We will see you all when it's gods time for us.
Love always,
Love always,
I love and miss you so very much my beautiful girl. 2 years seems like yesterday and then it seems like forever.
Heaven, may you be in the arms of Jesus and I pray that you have reunited with Jessica. I know that you are all without worry in the house of God and that you all will never leave our hearts and minds. We will meet again and that I’m sure of. Until that time comes, please Rest In Peace and watch over us as we care so much for you.
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Heaven and Jaxon

Heaven at Nicks memorial site

Heaven with me at the party I threw her for her 19th birthday.

Heaven, Jaxon, and I circa 2013


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