of Conway, AR

February 3, 1937 - May 22, 2022

Sylvia K. Herndon, 85, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022. She was born February 3, 1937 to George and Leona (Muench) Nelson in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin.

She worked as a planning specialist at the Office of Emergency Services, where she was instrumental in the development of the "Ready Teddy" Program, teaching children about the importance of earthquake preparedness.

In 1984 she married the love of her life, Roy Herndon, the two brought together their children to form a large, but loving family.

She loved her family dearly and enjoyed making quilts for all of her children and grandchildren. She also loved to bake, even if she had just met you once, you were likely to receive some fresh baked goods from her kitchen.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brother, Leonard Nelson; and son, Gregg Herndon.

Sylvia is survived by her daughters, Kathy (Roger) Johnston, Debbie (Lloyd) Jackson, Robbi Gordon, Lyric Major, Monica (Gary) Dean, Chris (Brad) Larimer; and her sons, Larry (Marie) Loyd, Woody (Lorett) Herndon; along with her brother, Kenneth; sister, Helen and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway, Arkansas and will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 6:00-8:00PM, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00AM on Friday, May 27, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Conway with entombment to follow at St. Joseph Mausoleum.

The family ask that in lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in her name to Arkansas Alzheimer's Association at https://www.alz.org/arkansas

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com