Heather A. Stephens, 39, of Amherst, died at her residence on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.  Heather was born on December 13, 1983 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Georgia (Nay) Stephens and Terry Stephens.

Heather attended New London and EHOVE schools.  She previously worked in the medical field, however recently she dedicated her time to be a stay at home mom.  She enjoyed doing crafts, cooking and baking.  She liked doing cosmetology work.

She is survived by her children, Cole M. Utter of Avon, Cierra M. Utter of New London and Alayna E. Baker of New London; her father, Terry Stephens of Avon; mother and step-father Georgia and Jeff Balduff of New London; sisters, Jessica Knight of New London, Ashley Stephens of Avon and step-sisters, Danielle Balduff of Washington D.C., Jenny Montalbano of NY and Josey Balduff of Norwalk.

Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the Eastman Funeral Home, 200 W. Main Street, New London, where her Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 p.m.  Private burial will be held at a later date at the Grove Street Cemetery, New London.  Online condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.