Lucy Beall Candler Owens Heinz Leide
Lucy Beall Candler Owens Heinz Leide | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | September 3, 1962 (aged 79) |
| Occupation | Heiress |
| Known for | Daughter of Asa Griggs Candler, founder of The Coca-Cola Company |
Lucy Beall Candler Owens Heinz Leide (April 11, 1883 – September 3, 1962) was a prominent American heiress and the sole daughter of Asa Griggs Candler, one of the founders of The Coca-Cola Company.
Early life
Lucy was born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised at her family’s estate, Callan Castle, located in the Inman Park area. She pursued her education at West End Institute before attending Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia. With a strong passion for music, she was proficient in playing both the piano and organ, performing regularly at Inman Park Methodist Church.
Marriages
On June 11, 1903, Lucy wed William Davies Owens, who served as assistant cashier at Central Bank and Trust, an institution established by her father Asa Candler. The couple initially resided in her parents’ home before relocating to The Goose, a house situated in Druid Hills that later functioned as a daycare facility and became part of The Paideia School until it was destroyed by fire in 2009. Owens passed away in 1914 due to complications from influenza and a heart attack; during this time, Lucy endured typhoid fever.
Approximately in 1920, she married Henry Heinz, a banker and the president of Kiwanis International. Heinz was tragically killed during a robbery at their residence known as Rainbow Terrace in 1943. Although a railroad worker confessed to the crime, rumors regarding possible family involvement remained.
Around 1945, Lucy entered into marriage with Enrico Leide, a concert cellist and conductor who led the inaugural Atlanta Symphony Orchestra from 1920 to 1930. He was also the brother of violinist Manoah Leide-Tedesco.
Death
Lucy passed away on September 3, 1962, while aboard the RMS Caronia during a cruise through the Mediterranean.