Heather Lea Fox

Heather Fox, 26, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2018. She was born in Akron on October 24, 1991 to Rick and Rhonda Fox. Heather graduated from Ellet High School and Stautzenberger College with honors, achieving her Associates Degree in the Veterinary Technician program. Heather was a gymnast for several years at the national level and she loved music, going to the zoo with her mom, and hunting and fishing with her dad. She also loved animals and especially adored her 2 dogs and 2 cats. Heather cherished the time she spent with her brother Kyle Fox before his passing in 2014 and she was truly heartbroken.

Heather will be deeply missed by her parents, Rick Fox and Rhonda Fox; grandparents, Karen Hyde and John Fox, Sr.; uncles, aunts, and cousins, John and Tammy Fox, David and Lauren, Todd and Chris Hyde, Jessica and Adam, Chris Fox, Krystal, and Gil Hyde; and many friends who loved her.

Private services have been held for immediate family. Please consider a memorial donation in Heather's honor to the Humane Society of Summit County. To leave a special message for the family online, please share a memory below.