Obituary of Heather Sue Grier

Heather Sue Grier of Harriman, NY entered into rest on Monday August 19, 2024. She was 44.

The daughter of Kathleen Marie Grier and John M. Karl III, she was born on October 27, 1979 in Goshen, NY.

She is survived by her mother Kathleen Marie Grier; father John M. Karl III and wife Peggy; son Bentley Aaron Grier; sister Allie Maiorana and husband Paul; brother Richard Kenny Jr. and wife Kristen; sister Mackenzie Ferrec and husband Samuel; nephew Thomas Maiorana; niece Maggie Maiorana; cousins; aunts and uncles; and her many many friends across the country.

Heather is preceded in death by her grandparents Alexander Sutherland Grier Jr. and wife Margaret; and grandparents John M. Karl Jr. and wife Barbara.

As described by her third grade teacher, “if I were to present the class with a hypothetical birthday party, Heather would be number one on everyone’s guest list.” A family friend described her as “larger than life,” and that she was. 

Heather exemplified generosity and the gift of giving throughout her life, and will continue to do so through tissue donation. 

The love of Heather’s life was her son, Bentley, who will surely feel the extension of her love for eternity.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday August 27 from 10 am – 12 noon with a funeral service at 12 noon at T.S. Purta Funeral Home 690 County Rt. 1, Pine Island, NY 10969.