Carolyn Elaine Herron

1940-2022

 

     Carolyn Elaine Herron, 82 of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

     She was born May 5, 1940, in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Milton and Lola Westermeyer Bradley.  Carolyn graduated from Argyle High School with the Class of 1959.

     She was united in marriage to Ross Herron in Keokuk.  He preceded her in death.

     Carolyn and Ross, co-owned and managed Herron’s Color Center in Keokuk for many years. Later, after selling the business, she was the Deputy County Clerk for Lee County.

     After several years in Muscatine, Iowa, they moved to Harlingen, TX where she and Ross co-owned and managed the Sundance RV Park for over 10 years.    

     Carolyn was a member of the Keokuk Methodist Church and the St. Paul United Church of Christ.  She was a member of Eastern Star and served as Grand Matron and was also a member of King’s Daughters and Sons. 

     Carolyn was a sports fanatic, particularly a fan of Iowa Hawkeye Football and Basketball.   She was an avid reader and loved playing cards. She enjoyed getting together with friends and family and visiting over a cup of coffee.  In her younger years, Carolyn enjoyed playing High School Basketball and working on the family farm in Argyle.  She always enjoyed physical activity and walked a mile every day until just prior to her death.

     She is survived by two sons, Mark Herron (Linda) and Nicholas Herron both of Bridgeville, PA, two daughters, Candace Bryant (Tom) of Keokuk and Mary Hershberger of O’Fallon, IL, seven grandchildren, Bailey Herron, Tonya Davis, Kayla Bryant, Dana Bryant, Thomas Bryant, Bradley Hershberger, Megan Horn, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

      She is also survived by four siblings, Craig Bradley (Angie) of Elgin, IL Marilyn Dose of Waverly, IA, Sharon Varner (Jim) of Iowa City, IA, and Curtis Bradley of Mooresville, IN.    

     Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.   

     A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Living Waters Assembly of God Church in Keokuk with Pastor Mark Herron and Pastor Larry Wallingford officiating.  Burial will be in the Montrose Cemetery.  Following the burial a reception will be held at the church.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to River Hills Assisted Living Activities Department.

     The Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA is assisting the family with arrangements.  

     Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com.