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Mary Elizabeth Herndon, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 4th, 2026.
Beth was born in Craig, Missouri on May 8, 1949, a daughter of Mary (Whetzel) and James Snider.
Survivors include her beloved husband, Steve Herndon; two sons, Tom Herndon (Danae), of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mike Herndon (Sarah), of Almaty, Kazakhstan; and 8 grandchildren, Eli, Cassie, Allie, Eden, Alex, Evelyn, Penny, and Theo.
Beth is also survived by two sisters, Becky Quimby (Mike), of Bradley, Illinois and Rachel Guilford (Leland), of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Beth's wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned.
Donations may be made in Beth's name to Compassion International, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
500 S. Ohio St, Salina, KS 67401

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