Janet Lee Herring

Janet Lee Herring obituary, Columbus, OH

Janet Lee Herring

Janet Herring Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Evans Funeral Home - Columbus on May 4, 2023.

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Janet Lee Herring, 96 years old, passed away May 1, 2023, in her sleep following a brief illness at Wesley Ridge Retirement Center. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio. She is survived by her children Michael (Bailey) Herring & Patty (Julie) Herring. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband John G. Herring and numerous family & friends.
She was an active member of Brookwood Presbyterian Church for 50 years. She held a variety of occupations throughout her life, which included working in the Manhattan Project at Oakridge, TN, being a head buyer at Hudson's in Detroit, MI and Atena in Columbus, OH. She was a loving mother and wife and will be truly missed by all. Calling hours to be held Monday May 8, 2023,12:30-1:30 pm, followed by a service at EVANS FUNERAL HOME 4171 E. Livingston Ave, Columbus, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Capital City Hospice.
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