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Betty Herndon Obituary
Mrs. Betty Duvall Herndon, 92, of Marietta, GA, passed away on December 28, 2023, at a Marietta healthcare facility, with her son at her bedside. Mrs. Herndon was originally from Floyd County, where she was raised in the Everett Springs community.
Mrs. Herndon was preceded in death by her loving husband, James W. Herndon of Marietta; father, Arthur Spurgeon Duvall; mother, Emma Irene Hardman Duvall; sisters, Lucille Clark, Bonnie Woods, Vivian Warren and Elene King; brothers, Harlan Duvall, Alvin Duvall, Roy Duvall, Archie Duvall; and (infant) Eugene Duvall.
Mrs. Herndon is survived by her son, Steve (Sandy) Herndon of Marietta; grandchildren, Stephanie (Nathan) Neal, Jay (Sarah) Herndon, all of Marietta; two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Charlee Neal of Marietta; brother-in-law, Buddy (Sara) Herndon of Adairsville; and many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews also survive.
Following her graduation from Armuchee High School, Betty moved to Atlanta where she began a career in banking and real estate, and at about age 40 fulfilled her ambition to pursue a career as an artist which she enjoyed for over 50 years.
Betty was a joyful person and loved her family and especially children. She loved the pursuit of developing her skills and expression through her artwork. Betty is deeply missed by all who knew her.
Arrangements through Marietta Funeral Home.
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Joy Ann Light
December 30, 2023
Aunt Betty was one of the dearest ladies to grace planet earth Her kindness and gentle voice will be greatly missed She was truly one in a million She was an earth Angel and now among the dearest Angels in Heaven I shall miss our talks but know I will one day see you again. Thank you for loving me and my children and Grandsons I love you forever Aunt Bett. Joy
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