Jamie Keyes Heaton passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was 71 years old.
Jamie was born on November 19, 1954, in St. George, Utah, to Boyden Grant Keyes and Gladys Irene Gallamore. She grew up in Central, Utah, and as an only child was very imaginative and adventurous. She loved to ride horses, play with her dogs, and be outdoors. She loved music, especially primary songs, and taught herself to write backwards and even write with her toes! She also loved sketching and painting.
Jamie graduated from Dixie High School in 1973. She married Charlie Heaton on July 18, 1975. They were later sealed in the St.George Temple on September 3, 1977. They raised 6 children and had 16 grandchildren.
Jamie was active in the church with many callings in Relief Society and Young Women. She was a great example of consistent scripture study and had a strong testimony of tithing and prayer.
Raised with the values of hard work, kindness, and dedication to family, Jamie touched the lives of many throughout her life with her strength and caring spirit. Jamie worked as a Special Education Aide at Kanab High School for several years until her diagnosis.
Jamie is survived by her children Amie Bandley (Curtis), Joni Hendry (Steve), Erin Walter (Jaycen), Cliff Heaton (Ashley), and Andy Heaton (Ashley), 8 granddaughters, and 8 grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents Boyden and Gladys, her husband Charlie, her son Chad, and granddaughter Braelynn.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Kane County Nursing Facility and the Garfield County Hospital Long Term Care Facility for their compassionate care and kindness.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Kanab Stake Center. Viewings will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026 from 6 to 7 p.m., and Tuesday morning from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. at the Kanab Stake Center. Interment will be at the Kanab Cemetery under the direction of Mosdell Mortuary.
You are invited to watch the Funeral Service through the Zoom link below:
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Jamie was one of my favorite residents at Garfield County LTC. I admired her positive and friendly attitude. She was suffering with her illness but she never complained. I had the honor during Covid of going into the residents rooms and visiting with them and Jamie was always so happy to have visitors. It was a very hard time for residents as they were so isolated from families. I remember some of the activities the sweet nurses and aides would bring her bed into the day room and she would just beam with her happy smile and was so excited to come watch the other residents participate. I will never forget my sweet Jamie. I am so sorry she had to suffer with her illness but loved her. Condolences to her sweet family. Love you Erin.
Sending my deepest sympathy to the family (kids and grandchildren). Jaime was such a sweetheart and made this world a better place.
Oh my!! I loved Jaime! She always had a fun comment to keep us on our toes ehen we visited on Sundays and Wednesdays. She always ask about us and told us about her family, We always joked about her love of anything chocolate and racing Sonnie down the hall.Her road was long and hard but she handled it with so much grace. Love you
Claudia Crump
Oh my!! I loved Jaime! She always had a fun comment to keep us on our toes ehen we visited on Sundays and Wednesdays. She always ask about us and told us about her family, We always joked about her love of anything chocolate and racing Sonnie down the hall.Her road was long and hard but she handled it with so much grace. Love you
Jamie is one of the sweetest, kindest, gracious, loving people I have ever had the privilege of knowing and spending time with. Her personal impact on myself and those around her the last several years will forever hold the greatest value in my heart. I am lucky to have known Jamie❣️ Rest easy Jamie, you were perfect in my eyes 💖. Hugs to all of Jamie’s Children and Grand Children during this difficult time.
Jaime always made me feel welcome when stopping by the house while working for Charlie. In later years I was always inspired by her positivity and cheerful outlook. She was a light and I can only imagine the joyful reunion with Charlie.