Wretha Jean Herrin

Wretha Jean Herrin obituary, Camden, TN

Wretha Jean Herrin

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Wretha Herrin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home - Camden on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Wretha Jean Herrin, age 92, of Camden, TN passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Camden Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Herrin was born on May 3, 1933, in Camden, TN to the late Mr. Elbert Douglas and the late Nolie Waters Douglas. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Herrin Jr.; son, Donnie Herrin; daughter, Brenda Herrin; brother, Welton Douglas; and a sister, Dody Douglas. Mrs. Herrin retired from J.C. Penney. She was a member of The Red Hats and Prospect General Baptist Church in Camden, TN. Wretha enjoyed flower gardening, canning pickles for the Shriners, making quilts, and traveling. She had a love of music and enjoyed singing.

Survived by:

Sons: Ron (Sheila) Herrin of Holladay, TN

Randy (Brenda) Herrin of Pennsville, NJ

Daughter: Keeta (Richard) Krim of Millstadt, IL

Brothers: Elton Douglas of Camden, TN

Jim Douglas of Smyrna, TN

Sister: Shirley Forrester of White House, TN

Eight Grandchildren

Eleven Great Grandchildren

Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 PM and again on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 9:00-10:00 AM at Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home in Camden, TN.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 10 AM at Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Melton officiating. Burial will follow in Camden City Cemetery.

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Upcoming Events

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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home

133 Forrest Ave N, Camden, TN 38320

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Aug

22

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home

133 Forrest Ave N, Camden, TN 38320

Send Flowers

Aug

22

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home

133 Forrest Ave N, Camden, TN 38320

Send Flowers

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