Margaret Herring

Margaret Bullard Herring, 89, of Bladenboro, passed away on October 7, 2009. She was born in Bladen County, NC, on February 2, 1920. She was the daughter of the late Janie Gooden Bullard and Joseph Oakley Bullard. She was predeceased by her husband Charles Jasper Herring. She was also predeceased by a sister Lola Mae Bullard Walters and two brothers, Fulton Oakley Bullard and Harold Gooden Bullard. She is survived by three daughters, Donna H. Allen and husband Gene of Sunset Beach, NC, Jo H. Doll and husband Wayne of Rocky Mount, NC and Margaret H. Barnes of Smithfield, NC; seven grandchildren, Russell Allen and wife Robynn of Raleigh, NC, Susan Fuller and husband Alex of Wilson, NC, Eddie Doll and wife Ramie of Rocky Mount, NC, Kathryn Doll of Raleigh, NC, Meg Barnes and husband James of Smithfield, NC, and Anna and Mary Charles Barnes of Smithfield, NC; eight great grandchildren, Joshua Fuller, Cooper Fuller, Riley Allen, Reese Allen, Will Doll, Taylor Overby, Lahna Overby and Cason Pope; sisters, Virginia B. Howell of Bladenboro, NC and Jane B. Marion and husband Ralph of Cary, NC; brother John G. Bullard and wife Mary of Cary, NC; and sister-in-law Marilene Bullard Collins and husband Ira of North Augusta, SC. She is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. She was greatly loved by her family who was fortunate to have her love and guidance for many years.

Family visitation will be held at Bladen Gaskins Funeral Home, Elizabethtown, NC, Friday, October 9, 2009 from 6:00 p, until 8:00 pm. Funeral service Saturday, October 10, at 11:00 am First Baptist Church, Bladenboro. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Cemetery.

Flowers will be welcomed or contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 176, Bladenboro, NC 28320, Meals on Wheels, or Pinecrest Cemetery.