Lendia Herring

Lendia Herring, of Covington, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020, at 66 years of age.  Born in Lafayette, GA, to Junior and Cora Lee (Pinson) Herring, who have preceded her in death, Lendia faithfully attended Community Church of Praise, in Stockbridge.  She enjoyed working with her flowers and tending to her vegetable garden but found the most joy in her role as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, treasuring any time she could spend with her family. In addition to her parents, Lendia was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Bankston; sister, Cynthia Hunter; and brother, Frankie Bridges.

Those left to miss her presence in their lives include her loving husband of 30 years, Tony W. Herring; children and their spouses, Candice Hamel, Anthony and Donna Herring, all of Covington, Frankie and Dawn Bankston, Penny Norman, all of Conyers, Terry Sanders, of Winder; grandchildren, Savannah Hamel, Calvin Hamel, Michael Carpenter, Elijah Bankston, Sylvia Herring, Ciara Bankston, Joshua Freeman, Jessica Freeman; sisters, Frances Bridges, Clara Bankston, Dianne Lashley; brother, Charlie Bridges; several nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service for Mrs. Herring will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 2:00 PM, at Sodom Cemetery, 9085 Hightower Trail SW, Snellville, GA, with Pastor Ken Smith officiating.  Friends may visit with the family at the graveside 30 minutes prior to the service, from 1:30 – 2:00 PM.