Ervetta Herndon

Ervetta Herndon, a woman of profound strength and the heart of her large, devoted family, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 18, 2026, at the age of 77.

Born on February 25, 1948, to Ervin Francis Hansen and Zenetta Roberts, Ervetta grew up understanding the importance of family bonds. Throughout her 77 years, she dedicated her life to nurturing her family, creating a legacy that will be felt for generations to come. On June 5, 1968, she married Doyle LeRoy Herndon in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Their union was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple on January 10, 1970.

Ervetta is survived by her husband, Doyle LeRoy Herndon, and her children: Darlene Adele Smout (David), Shane Doyle Herndon (LaNell), LeRetta Ann Herndon, and Tobias Micheal Herndon (Gretchen). Her love and influence expanded through the years to her 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, all of whom she cherished deeply.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: Laren Roberts Hansen, Vernal Gene Hansen, Nelda Fae Gardner, Carolyn Joyce Rossi, Darlene Hansen, and Keith Darwin Hansen.

Ervetta will be remembered for her resilience and her unwavering commitment to those she loved. She was a steady light in the lives of her husband and her many descendants, and her memory will be carried forward in the stories and lives of her children and grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the chapel located at 160 E. 4600 South, Murray, Utah.

Inurnment will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2pm at Memorial Redwood Cemetery.