Regina Kay Heyde

February 22, 1961 - November 25, 2021

Regina Kay Heyde, age 60, of Marion, IL, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at 10:40 p.m. on Thursday, November 25, 2021, in Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. She was born on Wednesday, February 22, 1961, in Marion, IL, the daughter of Jack L. and Ruth B. (Thurston) Baker. Regina grew up in Marion and was a graduate of Marion High School Class of 1979. She was united in marriage to John Alvis “Johnny” Heyde on Saturday, May 10, 1986 in Marion, IL and together they shared over twenty-six years of marriage until his death on Saturday, January 5, 2013. In addition to caring for her home and family she was employed by W. P. S. for over thirty years before retiring. She had a very strong faith and was a member of Grange Hall Free Will Baptist Church south of Marion, IL. She loved shopping, caring for her many pets, cooking and baking for the many family get togethers, and holidays, and above all she enjoyed being GiGi. Her family and her grandchildren were her life. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Chasity and Toby Corn of Paducah, Ky; son, Jonathan A. Heyde of Marion; two granddaughters, Olivia Grace and Landry Clair Heyde both of Marion; one grandson, Ridge Aaron Heyde of Marion; one sister, Pam Baker of Marion; brother-in-law and wife, Charles and Linda Heyde of Marion; two sisters-in-law and husbands, Diana and Fred Baker of Creal Springs, Il and Elizabeth and Dennis Dunn of Marion; many, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews; other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents and infant brother. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, IL. The visitation will be on Sunday, November 28, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Following the time of visitation, the funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Kevin McNeely presiding. Interment will follow in the Fountain Cemetery south of Marion, IL. To leave an online condolence of memory please visit our website at www.wilsonmcreynolds.com or for additional information call the funeral home at 618-993-2131. Due to the executive order by the Governor of Illinois, for all those attending the visitation and funeral service inside, the wearing of a face mask and practice of social distancing is suggested.