Mary Ann (Burke) Heretick

HERETICK, Mary Ann Burke, 82, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away on January 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Robert J. Heretick. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt.

Mary Ann is survived by her son, James R. Heretick and his wife Judy; her beloved grandchildren, Erin Howard and husband Derek; Richard Heretick and his wife Sarah; Hannah Heretick and her fiancé Aaron Hale; and her precious great-grandchildren Samuel Howard and Evelyn Howard. She is also survived by her sister Veronica Burke Clements; her niece Ashley Clements Voltz and her husband Michael; her nephew Christopher Clements and his wife Katie; as well as her grand-nieces Ellie Voltz and Sadie Clements.

Mary Ann, known as "Cookie" to her family and friends, was a long-time member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Richmond, Virginia. As a resident of Mechanicsville, Virginia she worked at Ben Franklin Crafts as Craft Coordinator and starred in the Ben Franklin Craft Hour on Blab TV for many years delighting audiences with her inimitable humor and creativity. Mary Ann was recognized all over Richmond from her TV appearances to the point that her grandchildren would exclaim; "everyone knows Gramma!"

Mary Ann's sense of humor was evident every Christmas Eve with her "family" gifts. All of us remember the Snuggie Christmas with the howls of laughter and great photos. Mary Ann passed her love of cooking to her son Jim who uses her barbecue sauce recipe in the family barbecue business and in competitions.

As an avid crafter, Mary Ann participated in numerous craft competitions and shows with her husband Robert, winning numerous accolades. Her Christmas ornaments adorn many trees and are now treasured keepsakes. She was also a lifelong Elvis fan and relished telling the story of being onstage with Elvis and touching his shoulder during the June 30, 1956, concert at The Mosque Theatre in Richmond, Va.

A wake will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 6th, 2025 at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 909 Rennie Ave, Richmond, VA 23227. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 AM Friday, February 7th, 2025 at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, with an inurnment in the church’s columbarium to follow the service. Following the inurnment, there will be a reception held in the Church Commons. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made to St. Paul Roman Catholic Church

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