McMinnville resident and Warren County native Mildred Askew Herndon, 91, was born May 17, 1919 and died April 17 at River Park Hospital following an extended illness.
A homemaker, member of the Eastern Star Chapter 349 as Past Worthy Matron and member of Central Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late William Harrison and Laura Ryan Askew. She was married to Henry Lester Herndon, who preceded her in death July 10, 2010. She is survived by special nephew, Bill Askew of McMinnville, and several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. today in High’s Chapel with Joe Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Centertown Cemetery. Visitation will be held today from 9 a.m. until time of service at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 20, 2011