Jerrilon Ann Herring

Jerrilon Ann Herring, was born on October 5, 1954 in McAlester, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Joel B. Morgan and Jerry David Herring. At an early age, she gave her life to Jesus Christ at East Star Baptist Church and later moved her membership to Mt. Triumph Baptist Church. She knew the Lord and called on Him daily through prayer, scripture and faith song.

Jerrilon Ann attended McAlester High School and was known for her quick wit, infectious smile, and personality that could light up the room.

She was an original and had a way with words that usually left people laughing because it was often the perfect mix of wisdom and humor. She had a love for people especially children and worked in childcare centers and care homes throughout her life.

Jerrilon Ann had a gift for creating and making life a lot more fun - she was the life of the party.

Whether she was singing one of her favorite songs, whipping up a recipe in the kitchen (she could make a meal out of nothing), or offering an impromptu hairdo to anyone who sat still long enough, Jerrilon was always creating-creating food, joy, beauty, and more often than not, an unforgettable laugh.

But of all her creations, Jerrilon's greatest was undoubtedly her five sons that she shared with the love of her life, Ervan, and together they moved to Portland, Oregon in 1985.

She was a boy mom. Each of "her boys" knew they were loved beyond measure, and that love never wavered, no matter what.

Her love extended far beyond her sons, to include her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, siblings, cousins, neighbors, and friends.

Jerrilon had a way of making family and friends feel like they were included and loved - always making sure no one ever went hungry and that grace was said before every meal. With her, life was filled with laughter, love, and and a whole lot of unforgettable memories and for that we are truly thankful.

She leaves to celebrate her life and home going to her three sons: Masico Walker, Ervan Ronell (Cherise) Herring, and Michael Herring of Portland, Oregon, brothers: James Dana of McAlester, Oklahoma, Charles Brown of Shreveport, Louisiana, Jerry David (Lillie) of Denver, Colorado; sisters: Lillie Mae Ndu of Dallas, Texas and Sandra Miles (Eugene) of McAlester, Oklahoma and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Jerrilon was preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Freddie Mae Morgan and Verna Kay Aigbe, grandchildren: Jamarie' Herring and Ervaeua Herring and two sons: Makeitho and Mario Herring.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 5, 2025 at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, McAlester, OK.