Heather Rose Kruger, age 39, passed away at home January 31, 2026 after battling cancer. Heather was born on November 11, 1986 in Riverside, California. She is preceded in death by her biological mother, Linda Lou Sterling and grandmother, Patsy A. Sterling.

She is survived by her fiance, Quinton R. Johnson and Ex- fiance, Kenneth Shinn; her sons, Michael Kruger and Kayzer Shinn; her mother, Betty Kruger;  her father, Marten Kruger; her siblings: Matthew (Mary) Kruger, Jonathan (Alyssa) Kruger, and Becca.

A Celebration of Life service will be held for her on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 5pm at Laura S. Walker State Park located at 5653 Laura Walker Rd, Waycross GA 31503 Group Shelter 4. Please note that there is a $5 fee to enter the park.