Lois M. Heffernan, 89, Carmel, passed away Monday, February 3, 2014 at Mitchell Manor Nursing Home where she resided for the past year. She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Heffernan, Sr., daughter Katherine Pachmayr, and sister, Constance Coffey. She retired in 1985 from the U. S. Army Finance Center. She is survived by her son, James J. Heffernan, Jr. (Helen); grandchildren, Anne Simpson (Brian), Daniel Heffernan, Bret Reinhardt (Shawna), Andrew Reinhardt, and Angela Reinhardt; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Jane Corbin and many nieces and nephews. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, OLMC Guardian Angel Guild, American Legion Auxiliary, 82nd Airborne Association Ridgeway Chapter, and 551st Airborne Association. Calling will be Friday, February 7 at Flanner and Buchanan - Carmel from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 8 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Mass will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to OLMC. Those who wish to express condolences to the family or sign the guest registry may do so by visiting www.flannerbuchanan.com