O'CONNELL - HEGEMAN, Rhea

Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, Prescott, Arizona Rhea O'Connell Hegeman (February 12, 1926 ~ October 13, 2012) Rhea died at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott on Saturday, October 13, 2012. She was born February 12, 1926 in Blue Ridge, Texas; the daughter of Victor and Eunice (Hennington) Cunnyngham. Rhea was 86 years old. She was a member of Willow Hills Baptist Church in Prescott and enjoyed knitting, dining out with dear friends; De, Thelma, Bill, Dore & Bill, and fellowship at church. Rhea loved to shop but it was her grandkids that she was most proud of. She is survived by her children; Larry (Lydija) Franchere of Prescott, Carolyn Beery of Prescott, Michael (Margaret) Franchere of Campbellsville, KY, grandchildren; Kim (Dennis) Burns, Clay Franchere, Jaysen (Joy) Nichols, great-grandchildren; Aiden, Will, Chase, and Jordyn. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials in Rhea's name to the charity of your choice. There will be a memorial service for Rhea. Date and time is unknown at this time. ~~~~~~~~ The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona, Saturday, February 02, 2013 Rhea O'Connell-Hegeman, who had made Prescott, Ariz., her home for the last 30 years, went home to be with Jesus on Oct. 13, 2012. Rhea was born Feb. 12, 1926, the youngest of three children, in Blue Ridge, Texas, to Eunice and Victor Cunnyngham. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Billie Carol and John Harold. She leaves behind her three children Larry Franchere (Lydija), Michael Franchere (Margaret) and Carolyn Beery. She will also be missed by her grandchildren Kim, Jaysen and Clay as well as her great-grandchildren Aiden, Will, Chase and Jordyn. Rhea was a dedicated member for many years of Willow Hills Baptist Church. A service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, corner of Cortez and Carleton in Prescott, Ariz. Please visit and sign Rhea's guestbook at www.ruffnerwakelin.com. Information provided by survivors.