Exhibit 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement
of Heilig-Meyers Company on Form S-3 of our report dated March 25, 1997,
appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Heilig-Meyers Company and
subsidiaries for the year ended February 28, 1997 and to the reference to us
under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this
Registration Statement.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Richmond, Virginia
June 24, 1997