Cynthia Rena Heaton

Cynthia Rena Heaton was born October 15th, 1961, in Peoria, Illinois. She graduated from Paola High School in 1979, Kirkwood Community College for Associate of Applied Science Nursing in 1997, and Mount Mercy College for Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2006. She worked at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City from 2013-2026 and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics from 1995-2013. She enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, planting and spending time with friends and family. Cynthia died on Friday September 4th, 2026 at the age of 64 years old.

She is survived by her husband Ken Heaton of Williamsburg, Iowa; daughter Shanda Farquhar (Tim) of Wellsville, Kansas; son Michael Heaton of Williamsburg, Iowa; mother Bette Harris of Water Valley, Mississippi; sister Jamie Jones (Chuck) of Mapleton, Kansas; sister Tona Hunt (Rob) of Water Valley, Mississippi; brother Jimmy Mustard of Water Valley, Mississippi; granddaughter Allison Farquhar of Wellsville, Kansas; granddaughter Emily Farquhar of Wellsville, Kansas; granddaughter Grace Farquhar of Wellsville, Kansas; and great grandson Dean Hunsaker of Wellsville, Kansas. She was preceded by her son Loren Newark II and father Daniel Mustard.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at Harvest Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Iowa. A public Visitation will start at 1:00 P.M. and the Celebration of Life will start at 3:00 P.M. All are welcome to attend and live stream will be provided for those who can't attend

We ask for no flowers, tree planting or cards but feel free to share memories and pictures.