Gartha Barmer Herring's Obituary
Gartha Barmer Herring, 97, retired beautician and owner of Southwestern Beauty Shop, went to her Lord on April 15, 2017. She was born August 8, 1919 in Longtown, MS to Florence and Herbert Barmer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 43 years, Charles W. Herring.She is also survived by her neice, Arlene Warren. She is survived by her son, Ray Herring (Judy) and daughter, Beverly Burton; nephews, Oscar Evans (Katie) of Georgia, Sammy Barmer (Robbie) of Brandon, MS, and Andy Barmer (Theresa) of Jacksonville, FL. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 19 at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
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