Heather Marie Van Vuren, nee Justice 42, of Rincon, GA, formerly of Columbia and Cahokia, IL. born March 1, 1976 passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at her residence.

She was formerly employed by David Heimos, Attorney of Clayton, MO and Kasten and Johnson Attorney in O'Fallon, IL. Before moving to Georgia she was very active in the Hero 101 Fund and assisted the Camp Jackson, Cahokia and Columbia Fire Depts. Whenever someone needed help she was the first to step up and help. She loved music and chick flick movies. She loved to Karaoke and sing in the choir at school. She was a very devoted wife and mother.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jerome "Jerry" Martin Justice; brother, Chad Michael John Justice; grandparents, John "Jack" Justice, Charles and Elizabeth Morgan; and an uncle, Charles Morgan, Sr.

She is survived by her loving husband, Bryan John Van Vuren; children, Elizabeth Morgan Van Vuren, Kyle Mason Van Vuren, Corinne Taylor Van Vuren; her mother, Ruth Ann (Michael) Hammer; nieces, Hanna and Haley Justice; and a step-brother, Jeff Hammer; father-in-law, Raymond (Monique) VanVuren and Sandra (John) Allen;. She was also a dear sister-in-law, niece, cousin, and friend.

Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or the Kidney Foundation.

Friends may visit from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Braun Family Funeral Home, 265 Quarry Road, Columbia, IL Funeral services will follow at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will be on Monday, January 14, 2019, at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL.