Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Heine, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Fort Worth Transitional Care facility in Fort Worth, TX.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Father Gerald Thornton officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to Mass.

Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery following Mass.

A time for fellowship and luncheon will follow the burial at the parish hall.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is honored to serve the Heine family. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com. Services will be recorded and posted on Schriver’s Facebook following the service.

Betty was born on March 24, 1942, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to Casper (“Cap”) and Mary Benfit. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School through 8th grade and graduated from Aberdeen Central High School. In April 1964, she married Walter Heine of Ellendale, ND and they made their home in Aberdeen.

Betty worked at Herberger’s department store for a number of years before dedicating nearly three decades of service to Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen. In 2010, following her retirement, she moved to Lakeville, MN, to be near her daughter and family. In November 2022, she moved again to Aledo, TX, just outside Fort Worth, with her daughter and son-in-law.

A devoted mother and grandmother, Betty treasured time with her family. She especially loved being “Gigi” to her great granddaughter Blaire. She liked having animals, including her beloved cat Dusty and grand pup Simon, playing in card clubs, volunteering at church, as well as sharing laughter with friends and family. Betty cheered on her favorite teams including the Minnesota Vikings and the Indiana Fever. She also loved her “Dancing with the Stars” and “America’s Got Talent” TV programs as well as classic country music and ballads from Danny O’Donnell.

Betty is survived by her daughter Sandy (Jon) Roberts of Elko New Market, MN; grandson Eric (Samantha) Roberts of Shakopee, MN; granddaughter Emily (Cody) Morsching of Faribault, MN; great-granddaughter Blaire Morsching and great-grandson Baker Morsching.

She was preceded in death by her son at birth, her husband Walter Heine, her parents Casper and Mary Benfit, as well as her sisters Mary Weigold and Dolores Green.

Betty was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.