Clara Smith Herndon of Laurel Hill, NC passed peacefully in her sleep from this world on January 26, 2016 into the loving arms of our Lord.
Born April 20, 1929 in Richmond County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Belton Smith and Nona Smith.
Clara was a loving, hard working woman, always smiling. She was a long time member of Fletchers Chapel Wesleyan Church in McColl, SC. She was retired from Springs Mills. She was preceded in death by her parent; husband, Lonnie Francis Herndon; brothers, James Smith, Rudolph Smith, Belton Smith, Jr; and sisters, Lillian Barber and Pearl Olerud.
She is survived by her children, Judy Herndon Gray of Jacksonville FL, Russell Wayne Herndon (Lynda) of Wilkesboro, NC, and Larry Thomas Herndon (Becky) of Wilson. Grandchildren, Tim Herndon (Shaena) of Greenville NC, Cindy Hockman of Laurel Hill, NC, Allyn Gray (Nikki) of Orange Park, Florida, Shannon Gray of Jacksonville, Florida, Jackie Herndon of Key West, Florida, Drew Herndon of Wilkesboro, North Carolina, David Herndon of Vallejo, California; 15 great grandchildren, and 3 great, great grandchildren. Brothers, David Marshall Smith, Floyd Smith, sister, Irene Polston.
Her funeral service will be conducted 2:00 PM Saturday, February 6, at Fletchers Chapel Wesleyan Church, 1649 Highway 381, McColl, SC 29570 at 2:00 PM, with visitation at 1:00 PM. Pastor Andy Stewart will officiate.
Memorial contributions are welcome and can be made to Fletchers Chapel Wesleyan Church.
Read Clara Herndon's Obituary and Guestbook on www.mcdougald.com.