Mrs. Kathy Ann Philyaw Hefner, 57, of Chinquapin Road, Mocksville, died Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at her home.

She was born May 9, 1958, in Caldwell County to the late Claude Burl and Ruth Blanch Phillips Philyaw. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Yadkinville. She was a hard worker, a great cook, an animal lover willing to do anything for anybody.

She was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Ralph Aiken Jr.

Survivors: her husband, James M. Hefner Jr. of the home; a son, Jacob L. Hefner (Courtney) of Raleigh; 3 siblings, Elaine Aiken of Washington, Donald Philyaw (Karen) of Chocowinity and Sarah Beeker (Kenneth) of Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m., Friday, March 4 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jesse Miles officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will follow at a later date.

Memorials: Humane Society of Davie, 291 Eaton Road, Mocksville.

Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.