Linda Herring

Linda Joyce Herring, 79, Kokomo, Indiana, passed away at 8:38 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at her daughter’s home.

Born May 15, 1947, in Coffeeville, Kansas, she was the daughter of Mr. John Adams, Jr., and Odessa (Lyle Adams) Richardson. In March of 1965, she was married to Sgt. James Earl Herring, and he passed away July 4, 1977.

Linda was a devoted member of Refreshing Springs Church of God in Christ. She was known for her fashion and was always meticulously dressed. She had a deep love for her Lord and praised him weekly sitting in the back of church with her tambourine.

She graduated from Kokomo High School. For many years she worked in different factories in the area but finished her working career as a home healthcare aid. She loved spending time with her family and was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her four children, Aron (Lisa) Herring, Kokomo; James (Lisa) Herring, Kokomo; Crystal Herring (Gerald) Jones, Louisville, Kentucky; and Sonia Herring Washington, Kokomo; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Nanette Richardson, Kokomo.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Odessa; siblings, Raymon (Lillian) Marion, Brucie Richardson, and Marcus Richardson.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Refreshing Springs Church of God in Christ, 3112 Easy Street, Kokomo, Indiana.

Viewing will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service. 

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements.  Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclaifnfh.com.