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Patsy Herring Obituary

Patsy Dalton Herring, cherished wife of Donald Herring for 46 years, flew home on Saturday, January 27, to sing in the Heavenly Choir. A lifelong resident of Washington County, Patsy graduated from Vernon High School, Chipola Junior College, and received her BA and MS degrees from Florida State University. She taught at Vernon Elementary School for 30 years. Her many roles included friend, mentor, educator, author, singer, artist, historical researcher, animal lover, designer, collector, avid reader, and lover of life and people. Patsy gave generously of her unconditional love and many talents throughout her life. She leaves behind a legacy of love, service, kindness, and grace and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by Donald; mother, Paula Simmons Dalton; father, Powell Ernest "Peanut" Dalton (deceased); sisters, Rhonda Dickinson, Virginia Dalton, and Yvonne Parish White; brother, Paul Dalton; in-laws, Ray Herring, Roy and Jackie Herring, Jim and Kathy Herring; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her name to her beloved Vernon Elementary School Library, 3665 Roche Avenue, Vernon, FL 32462.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Washington County News from Jan. 31 to Feb. 7, 2018.

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Roger D Hagan

January 25, 2025

The poet J. M. Barrie said "God gave us memories so we could have roses in December." Patsy is one of my roses.

Roger D Hagan

January 25, 2023

This is the year for our 55th class reunion. You could always depend on Patsy to be involved (leading) the planning for that event. You miss people that have gone from your life all the time. But on special occasions you miss them in special ways. And you thank God for special memories of them.

Roger D Hagan

January 25, 2022

Remembering a dear friend. Saying a prayer today for Donald. The two of them were so complimentary as a couple. She believed in him so deeply and he tried never to disappoint her.

Roger Hagan

January 25, 2021

I think these words from the obituary is how we should remember Patsy, "Patsy gave generously of her unconditional love and many talents throughout her life."

Roger Hagan
Friend - VHS Class Of '68

Roger Hagan

January 25, 2020

Have missed having her as a resource and confidante. Always good to bounce an idea off of. Could always depend on her for wise counsel and encouragement.

Roger Hagan

January 25, 2019

Patsy will never be forgotten as a dear and trusted friend. Our love and prayers still go out to Donald and the family.

Roger & Nancy Hagan

January 31, 2018

Neither time, space, nor words will let us say all there is about our special friend. Patsy and Donald were so special to so many. There are lots of Patsy stories and memories. Praying for God's grace and healing for Donald.

Ellen Gainer

January 31, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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