Our precious mother, Christy Ann Heins, passed away on Saturday, November 14th, 2020. She devoted her life to her children and her love of animals. She is survived by her two children (Ashley (24), and Alexander, (18)), her mother (Lois) and sister (Sherry). Christy had many beloved nephews and nieces. She was a 1993 graduate of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a proud member of Zeta Tau Alpha, national woman's fraternity. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Planning, and brought creative spirit to the many different vocations she held throughout her life. Christy will be missed dearly. Friends wishing to honor Christy are invited to make a donation in her name to PAWS of Tinley Park. This link will take you directly to the fundraiser page our family has created in loving memory: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1448241262048672/ Memorial visitation Saturday, Nov. 21st, 3-9 PM. Service Saturday evening 7 pm at the funeral home.