Elva Mae “Droop” Heath passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021. She was born in Henderson, NC on October 5, 1920 to Myrtle and William D Mishoe. She spent her childhood in Williamston, Weldon and Washington. Droop graduated from Williamston High School and attended what is now East Carolina University. In 1943 she married George C Heath and was married until his death in 1984. Later in life, she spent many happy years with her favorite dance partner, Al Riviore.
“Droop” taught dance in the New Bern area for over fifty years. She had her own studio, then taught at New Bern Dance Academy. When the dance academy closed in the 1980s, members of the Golden Age Club encouraged her to continue teaching. She taught tap dance classes to seniors for more than 20 years at the West New Bern Recreation Center. She danced her way through life with a twinkle in her eye and a smile on her face. She will be buried with her tap shoes on! She was a member of the Golden Age Club and Centenary United Methodist Church.
“Droop” always loved being on the Neuse River. Raising her children there and then spending time with family in her later years was a joy for her. She also loved the beach and spent many hours combing the beach for seashells. “Droop” had an infectious personality and never met a stranger. She lived, laughed, danced and loved more than most. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She made this world a better place.
“Droop” is preceded in death by her husband, George C Heath, daughter, Connie Heath Bledsoe, and daughter in law, Becky Heath. She is survived by her children, Helen Heath White, George “Chip” Heath, and William C. Heath and wife, Wenna, all of New Bern; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank her wonderful staff of caregivers who gave her such loving care for many years. Also many thanks to Craven County Hospice. There will be a family grave side service. A celebration of her life is planned for later this summer.
Memorials can be made to Craven County Hospice or the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are held by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.
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