Myrtle Savage Herring
July 7, 1923 ~ October 1, 2017
ROCKY MOUNT - Myrtle Savage Herring went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Myrtle was born on July 7, 1923 to the late John William and Rosa Robbins Savage. She graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School in 1941. On December 24, 1942 she married Council Herring and she was a faithful wife until his death in 2001. Myrtle was preceded in death by her children Ronald Herring, Teresa Melton and Rebecca Madigan.
She was a devoted follower of Christ and Godly mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Myrtle was a friend to all who knew her - she always had a smile and encouraging word, even to her fellow residents at Somerset Assisted Living where she continued to be a light for Jesus. Myrtle was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church where she was dearly loved. She taught the adult women's Sunday School class for many years and was involved in the Women's Missionary Union.
Myrtle leaves to cherish her children Kathy Parks (Joe Pate) and Larry Herring (Ellen); sons-in-law, Roger Melton and Francis Madigan; grandchildren Denise Bissette (Rex), Chris Herring (Barbara), Amy Branch (Joel), Toby Melton, David Madigan (Beth) and Jeff Madigan (Danielle); great grandchildren Amber & Emily Bissette, Brandon, Matthew, Joshua and Jadyn Herring, Sarah, Lydia & Anna Grace Branch, Mykal, Tyler & Trinity Melton, Caroline, Claire, Carley and Carson Madigan, sister Dot Broughton and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Brandon Dees officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and at other times at the home of Kathy Parks.
Flowers are welcome; memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 505 S. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheeler woodlief.com
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 10/3, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 10/4, 1:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Kathy, so sorry to hear of your loss. We know you will miss her and I will miss talking to her as well. She was a very sweet person and we are sure she is not suffering anymore. She now has a new body in Christ. Charles & Sophia Bridges
So sorry to hear of Mrs Herrings passing. She was such a sweet, loving Christian lady. But, I will celebrate her being in the arms of the Lord now. Kathy & Larry I will be praying for God to give you comfort in this difficult time.
Heaven sure added a beautiful member to their host of angels when Myrtle joined them on Sunday. She always had a smile on her face and was so appreciative to anyone who came by to see her. She had kind words for every one. She will be missed by all who knew her.
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Herring was a great lady.
Ms. Myrtle was a dear friend. She was unfailingly positive and uplifting, always encouraging me to trust the Lord. What a blessing she has been in my life. I will always carry her in my heart. Her light shined bright, and her love for Jesus was evident. So thankful to have known her.
Hope to see you when our time comes! Love, Doris
Myrt, Your family was always dear to me. I am very glad that I grew up in the environment that I did. Our family was as close as any I ever knew. I really was a fan of yours all our years visiting back and forth with our mothers. Hope to see when my time comes. Love, Doris