Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1937
DIED
2024
FUNERAL HOME
Nancy Herring Obituary
June 16, 1937 - March 9, 2024
Nancy "Jean" Johnson Herring, 86, of Rhodhiss, passed away peacefully Saturday March 9, 2024 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital, after residing at Hickory Falls Health & Rehabilitation for 2 years.
Born June 16, 1937 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Eligh Johnson and Carrie Jane "Hargus" Johnson. She fell in love and married Homer Herring, in February of 1956 who preceded her in death in 1989. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Rhodhiss.
Jean was a hard-working mother/homemaker first and foremost. She treasured her family and was known to many as "Grannie". She had a passion for sewing and quilting. She enjoyed making various costumes and clothes for her grandchildren. Jean also enjoyed working puzzles in her spare time. Her favorite passion was watching after her many grandchildren.
Along with her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Homer Herring; her brothers and sisters, Thelma Minton, Arthur Johnson, Homer Johnson, Mildred "Micky" Hefner, Carol Johnson, Aileen Childers, Eligh "Junior" Johnson, and Billy Johnson.
She will be sorely missed and survived by her children; Dorothy Houston of Hudson, James "Jimmy" Herring (Brenda) of Boiling Springs, Homer "Buddy" Herring (Sandy) of Granite Falls, and Cathy Crump (David) of Connelly Springs; grandchildren, Jason Helton (Brandi), Tasha Huskey (Jason), Casey Herring, Carrie Wilson (Jimmy), Mandy Carpenter, Jessica Divine (Tristan), Eli Capps and Matt Houston and fiancé Kassidy; her precious great-grandchildren; Madison, Dylan, Peyton, Maddox, Braylee, Sadie, Paisley, Oliver, Mckinley, and Harper; also surviving are many nieces and nephews, and her many pets she loved dearly.
All whom love her dearly and will never forget her sass, wit, charm, grace and undying love and caring for them.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday March 15, 2024 in the Chapel of Mackie Funeral Service in Granite Falls, with Rev. Dr. Josh Lail officiating. Interment will follow at Warlick's Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mackie Funeral Service in Granite Falls.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.mackiefh.com.
Mackie Funeral Service & Cremations of Granite Falls is serving the family.
Mackie Funeral Service & Cremations
35 Duke Street Granite Falls, NC 28630
Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Herring
Sponsored by Mackie Funeral Service & Cremations - Granite Falls.
How you can show support
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Nancy Herring's name
Memorial Events
for Nancy Herring
Mar
14
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mackie Funeral Service & Cremations - Granite Falls35 Duke St P.O. Drawer 525, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Mar
15
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Mackie Funeral Service & Cremations - Granite Falls35 Duke St P.O. Drawer 525, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Funeral services provided by:
Mackie Funeral Service & Cremations - Granite Falls35 Duke St P.O. Drawer 525, Granite Falls, NC 28630
People and places connected with Nancy
Hickory, NC
Hickory Daily Record
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Nancy's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Nancy Herring's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
