Mavis Herrington

SERVICE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 20173:00 P.M. PINE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCHHOUSE COMMUNITYVISITATION: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 20175:00-8:00 P.M. MCCLAIN-HAYS FUNERAL HOMEAND ON THURSDAY, 30 PRIOR TOSERVICE, AT THE CHURCH INTERMENT: PINE GROVE CEMETERY Mrs. Herrington, 89, of the House Community, died Monday, October 23, 2017, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Neshoba County, native of the Bethsaida Community and longtime resident of the House Community.  She played on state championship basketball teams for House High School.  She formerly worked for Wells-Lamont, Decatur Shirt Factory, Union High School cafeteria and Slenderizer in Philadelphia.  Mrs. Herrington was a lifetime member of Pine Grove Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, Training Union and Bible school.  She and her husband served as church custodians for numerous years.  She was a wonderful cook specializing in sourdough breads.Survivors include two sons, Jerrell (Linda) Herrington of House, Glenn (Glenda) Herrington of House; three grandchildren, Amy (Toby) Palmer, Vince (Laura) Herrington and Eric Herrington; great-grandchildren, Trace, John Thomas, Zachary and Jacob Palmer; Judd Young, Braden and Harper Rae Herrington; brother, Raymond (Kay) Edwards of Jackson; and numerous nieces, nephews and their families.  Mrs. Herrington was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Chester Herrington; parents, Robert Lee and Clara Spence Edwards; and several sisters and brothers. Pallbearers are Eric Herrington, Vince Herrington, Trace Palmer, John Thomas Palmer, Zachary Palmer, and Jacob Palmer.  Honorary pallbearers are Judd Young, Braden Herrington and Toby Palmer.