Funeral services for Henrietta Ledford Herrin, 83, of Cornelia, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest. Burial will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Herrin passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, at her residence following an extended illness.
Born Aug. 13, 1936, in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Henry H. Ledford and Julia Allison Ledford. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Herrin was preceded in death by sisters, Annette Ledford Underwood, Lois Ledford Abernathy, Wilma Ledford Barrett and Kate Ledford Howard. Mrs. Herrin was the youngest of the five.
Mrs. Herrin, also known as "Nanny" or "Nana," was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, an aunt and a dear friend. A large role in Mrs. Herrin's life was also being the cofounder and co-owner of Midway Electric alongside her late husband, John Herrin. She was the first face you'd see when you entered the office surrounded by pictures of children and grandchildren she had taped up and placed around her desk. A "Beware of the Dog" sign was also there to warn others of her little lap dog that went to work with her every day and that would rest under her desk.
Mrs. Herrin was a member of Faith Tabernacle Baptist Church and attended Loudesville Campmeeting her entire life. Campmeeting was an event she looked forward to every year. Her signature side dishes were macaroni salad, baked beans and chocolate éclair.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Ricky Barron of Demorest; son and daughter-in-law, David and Melannie Herrin of Cornelia; eight grandchildren, Alex Herrin, Ashten Herrin Kellum and Joel Kellum, John David Herrin, Ben Jordan and Katie Barron Jordan, and Kyle and Jennifer Barron; one great-granddaughter, Reese Jordan; numerous nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews. Needless to say, the tent was and is always full at campmeeting.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Loudsville Methodist Campground, c/o: Bob Head, 85 Quail Ridge Drive, Cleveland, GA 30528.
Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, Demorest.