Ida Frances "Fran" Herrington

(December 16, 1930 – February 9, 2023)

Ida Frances "Fran" Herrington, age 92, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Ms. Herrington was a longtime resident of Collins, Mississippi.

Ms. Herrington was born December 16, 1930, in Altha, Florida, to the late John Henry Darden and Ida Melvin. Fran was a homemaker throughout her life, and she loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed cooking and participating in outdoor activities such as gardening and fishing.  Fran also had a special affinity for animals as she cared for her beloved cats Callie and CC.

Ms. Herrington is survived by a son, Del Herrington (Janis) of Gluckstadt, Mississippi, and a daughter, Vallie Goddard (Richard) of Somerville, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Ben Herrington (Ashley) and Kristen James (Brett); two great-grandchildren, Hallie and Walker; two step-grandchildren, Derek Goddard (Molly) and Garland Goddard; and four step-great-grandchildren, Madison, Buckley, Jordan and Daniel. Memories of Fran will remain in our hearts forever.

A family graveside service will be held at 11:00 on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Ora Cemetery in Collins, Mississippi. Arrangements will be entrusted to Billy M. King Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins.

Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com .