Annette (Padgett) Saylor, aka Annette Heinz, of Newport, Kentucky, died of cancer on Thursday, August 24th at a nursing facility in Cold Spring after taking ill very suddenly less than two months earlier. She was 71.
As Annette Heinz, she spent two decades working as a professional dancer and character actress, beginning in 1970 and lasting until she returned to Newport in the 1990s. She returned to school, graduating Cincinnati State College with honors in 1995 with a culinary arts degree. This eventually got her a position as chef on one of the casino boats in Indiana for a number of years.
Although Annette leaves behind no family other than chosen family member Jeanne Silver, of Arizona, she was beloved by her thousands of friends and fans for her kindness, her bawdy humor, her good old Kentucky common sense, and her wonderful cooking tips. She will be greatly missed.
Condolences(6) 
Jeanne Silver says
September 11, 2024 at 3:57 pmAnnette ,
You are greatly missed but, will be home with me soon .
Lisa Vanasco says
September 11, 2024 at 4:13 pmYou will always be loved and never forgotten. Sending love until we meet again
Ermanno Biot says
September 11, 2024 at 6:22 pmWhat a pleasure it was knowing you. I enjoyed us working together on your fan memorabilia. I’ll never forget you.
steve beale says
September 11, 2024 at 11:26 pmWe only knew each other through social media, but I enjoyed our interactions and I know so many out there did as well.
You are very much missed and beloved.
Tim Sewell says
September 12, 2024 at 3:42 pmThough we never had the chance to meet in person, I will miss our chats and the laughs we had online. Fly high my friend.
Troy Howarth says
September 12, 2024 at 9:45 pmAnnette was a sweet, caring lady with a wicked sense of humor. She is missed but not forgotten.