MATHIS: Heather passed away at home surrounded by her loving family and friends after the most courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, June 7th, 2026.
Heather Rose Madden was born in Wharton, TX on April 30, 1983, to Gary Bartlett and Pam Fitch Babineaux.
Heather grew up in Victoria, Tx and spent her school years in Victoria and Goliad schools and graduated from Victoria High School. Heather had a great love for music, she played the oboe in band from junior high until her high school graduation and proudly participated in band concerts and marching competitions with her fellow band members.
After her children were born, she and her family moved to the Mathis area. She loved dancing, going to the beach, watching family race cars, rodeo, show pigs, modeling, shopping but mostly time spent with her family.
She is survived by her parents Allen and Pam Babineaux of Meyersville. Her husband, Larry Madden, and her children Allen Cook, Madison Cook, and Paislie Kilpatrick, LeAnn Madden, of Yoakum and Hailey Smith; grandsons Knoxston and Huttson and Grandmother Emily Babineaux of San Antonio. She is also survived by Dale and Angie Spence, who loved her like she was their own, and nephew Jaxon Winstead, along with numerous aunts, uncles, and dear friends.
She is preceded in death by her father Gray Bartlett, grandparents William and Rose Fitch, Ovey Babineaux, and Jimmy and Marie Bartlett.