Heidi Elwood was born on November 24, 1942, in Leipzig, Germany to Erich and Hilda Friedrich and passed away on August 11, 2024, at her home, surrounded by members of her family.

She met her one and only while he was stationed in Germany while serving in the Air Force. She came to the states with their daughter, Michelle, and began a life in a new country. Shortly afterwards their son Randy was born. The family then moved to Marshall to be closer to Jerry's family. She added a new addition to the family, Jennifer. In the late 80's she opened a German restaurant, Heidi's Gasthaus. After several years of owning a restaurant, Jerry and Heidi closed the restaurant and purchased a Marina at Lake O' The Pines. They owned the marina for 26 years. Their children and grandchildren have a lot of happy memories of spending time at the lake.

After retiring Jerry and Heidi enjoyed time with family on their land in Gill. She had a passion for monkeys. She owned several over the years but after Jerry's passing their dog, "Red" became her constant companion and protector. He stayed by her side till the end.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Erich and Hilda Friedrich; her husband, Jerry P. Elwood; sister, Ursula Vogelsberg; brother, Gunther Friedrich and niece, Martina Vogelsberg.

She is survived by survived by her children, Michelle Elwood, Randy Elwood and Jennifer Davis and husband, Victor; sister, Regina Weck; grandchildren, Amber Holt and husband, Jimmy, Brandon Bean and wife, Lynzie, Shelby Woodward and husband, Ryan, Logan Elwood and wife, Michelle, Tyler Davis and wife, Olivia, Drake Davis, Cameron and Cayden Woods and Caysen Davis and great grandchildren, Trent, Alex, Addie, Evie, Farin, Makenzie, Josie, Gatlin, Lane, Addison, Townes and Sonny.

A private family service will be held at a later date provided by the family.