Sandra Gale Smith Herring

Sandra Gale Smith Herring obituary, Crab Orchard, KY

Sandra Gale Smith Herring

Sandra Gale Smith Herring Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McKnight Funeral Home Inc on Oct. 23, 2025.

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Sandra Gale Smith Herring, 62 of Danville, Kentucky, formerly of Crab Orchard, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at her residence. Gale was born in Danville, KY on May 22, 1963 to the late George Green Smith and Zelma Mae Todd Smith. She was the widow of James Robert Herring who preceded her in death in 2014. She was a faithful believer in Jesus Christ. She loved and adored her family. She spent the majority of her adult life caring for her precious daughter, Kimberly.
Survivors Include:
Daughter, Kimberly Dawn Herring
Sister, Verla Frances Smith King
Three Brothers,
Bill Smith
Glenn & Wife, Mary Smith
Wayne Smith
Several nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Ray, Floyd & Dale Smith.
Funeral Date and Time: 12 PM on Saturday, October 25, 2025
Place of Funeral: McKnight Funeral Home Chapel at 147 Main Street, Crab Orchard, Kentucky 40419
Officiating Minister: Bro. Bill Gooch
Place of Burial: Corner Cemetery, Crab Orchard, Kentucky
Visitation will be Saturday, Oct. 25th from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM funeral start time at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel
Pallbearers Include: Justin Smith, Alton Anderson, David Snyder, Ryan Grieb, Matthew Baso, Camden Baso, James Coleman, and J.R. Harris
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