V. Joline Heaberlin Jones, age 96, of Knoxville, passed away June 5, 2025, peacefully at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home (corner of Harlan & W. Main St) in Knoxville.
Family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Following the service a luncheon will be held for continued fellowship. Interment will be at the Pleasantville Cemetery next to her husband, Dewey Heaberlin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Knoxville Church of the Nazarene or to the Knoxville Senior Center.
Verna Joline Kincaid (known as Joline), was born October 8, 1928, in Marysville, Iowa to George and Velta Whitlatch Kincaid. She grew up with two brothers: Jerry and Kermit. Joline attended school at Marysville. Joline was a strong-willed young lady and a little bit rebellious, something she passed along to her children and grandchildren.
She would hitchhike with her brothers and friends to Knoxville for something to do.
Joline fell in love with Dewey A. Heaberlin and the two were married in 1945. Their car broke down after the wedding, so they hitchhiked to their honeymoon destination. They were blessed with three children: Alvin, Danny, and Ragina. Dewey served during WWII,
he and Joline made sure their children were raised knowing they were loved, and that they knew Jesus Christ.
Joline’s focus in life was raising her children. She was a great cook and only very recently let out the secret ingredient to her amazing pie crusts (only certain family knows). She had an open door policy at her home; everyone was welcome and there was always plenty to eat, and the coffee was always on. Joline always had a playful and adventurous spirit. Grandchildren and great grandchildren were treasured, and she loved to play with them. You might find her playing on the floor with them or even kicking a soccer ball. She was bold, independent and a little sassy, but always giving and welcoming to old and new friends alike.
Preceding Joline in death was her parents: George & Velta Kincaid; husbands: Dewey Heaberlin in 1995 and Richard “Buster” Jones in 2000; children: Alvin (Diane) Heaberlin in 2006 and Ragina Ostendorf in 2024; daughter-in-law, Judy Heaberlin; and siblings: Jerry Kincaid and Kermit Kincaid.
Joline will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her son, Danny Heaberlin; son-in-law, Jerry Ostendorf; grandchildren: Todd (Kelly) Heaberlin, Jeremy (Tiffani) Heaberlin, Shawn (Tracy) Heaberlin, Chris (Erin) Heaberlin, Michelle Heaberlin, Matt (Steph) Oetker, Chelsey (Tanner) Klinge, Julie (Josh Miille) Ostendorf, and Morgan (Brandon Beattie) Ostendorf; 14 great grandchildren; many great great grandchildren; and countless relatives and friends.
