Jacksonville – Ann Marie Heath, 88, of Jacksonville, North Carolina passed away on September 8, 2025 at Woodbury Wellness. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Onslow Memorial Park.

Ann was born on August 14, 1937 in Onslow County, North Carolina to the late George Mercer and Louise Bryan Mercer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of more than 30 years, Calvin Heath and brother, Maurice Mercer.

She is survived by her sons, Christopher "Chris" Heath of Jacksonville, NC and Bryan Heath (Nancy) of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Amber Heath of Hubert, NC and Madison Heath of Wilmington, NC; great-grandson, Oliver Tallman of Hubert, NC; siblings, James Seldon Mercer of Canyon Country, CA, Paulyn Turner of Torrance, CA and Clifton Mercer of Jacksonville, NC; and several extended family and friends.