Christine "Chrissy" Heath

Christine "Chrissy" L. Heath, of Sharon, Pennsylvania, whose sunset occurred peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023, while surrounded by family at UPMC- Shadyside, Pittsburgh. She was 60.

Christine's sunrise was November 9, 1962, in Sharon, Born to the parents of the late Ward Matthews and Corine Peagler.  Christine was reared by her step-father, the late Tine Peagler, Sr.

She graduated from Farrell High School in 1981 and attended the Bradford School of Business in Sharon. She worked as a Direct Care Professional at Diversified Family Services, Hermitage, Pennsylvania.

In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting, listening to music, getting her nails done, cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and traveling to Florida. However, Chrissy absolutely loved her family! They meant the world to her, no matter how far apart they lived. To show her love for family she took full advantage of taking pictures, creating family gatherings, and celebrating those who she loved most. She was a "great" mother to her children, the ultimate grandmother to all 5 of her grandchildren that she adored and they affectionately called her “Ganny, Booboo, and Meemaw.” She was also and “amazing" daughter and sister to her mother and siblings, as well a special aunt “Dupa” to all 11 of her nieces and nephews.

Christine leaves behind to cherish her memory: her mother, Corine; children, Natisha "Tisha" Smith, of Palm Coast, Florida, and Corey Heath (fiancé Tawona Jones), of Sharon; 5 grandchildren, Malayah, Saniya, Corjon, Meiah, & Thalia; siblings, Jacqueline "Jackie' McKinley (Tony), of Shenango Twp., Pennsylvania, Nicole "Nikki" Heath, of Hermitage, Tine Peagler, Jr., of Hermitage, Edwin "Winky" Peagler, of Sharon, and Colleen Peagler, of Hermitage; and countless friends and other loved ones.

She was proceeded in death by her father; and step-father, Tine Peagler, Sr.

A Home Going Service to celebrate Chrissy's life will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 11:00 AM, in the Valley Baptist Church, 500 Sharon-New Castle Rd., Farrell, where family & friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for her family at www.bricelandfuneralservice.com

Coordination of this tribute for Miss Christine was presented by Daniel Briceland, Owner & Director of Briceland Funeral Service, LLC, 379 State Route 7, SE, Brookfield, Ohio 44403. (330-509-3135)