Nancy Herrera
Obituary
Herrera, Nancy Lorayne, 77, passed away October 3, 2008. The beloved wife, mother and grandmother was born May 8, 1931 in Muskogee, OK to Harry Walton and Myrle Lorayne (Ridenour) Potts.
She graduated from Oklahoma A&M (OSU) in 1953. She married Max Herrera in August of 1979 and they enjoyed 29 years together. She retired after more than 20 years as an administrative assistant with The Williams Companies. During her retirement, she volunteered her time and resources to The Boston Avenue Church. She enjoyed playing the piano and played keyboards in the Tulsa Community Band where Max played the tuba. Nancy's greatest love was having her family around her.
She is survived by her husband, Max; two daughters and sons-in-law, Amy and Randy Keeton of Tulsa, OK, and Emily and Greg Yoxsimer of Midland, TX; a stepdaughter, Anna Russell and her husband, David of Ft. Worth, TX; three grandchildren, Max Reeves of Phoenix, AZ, David and Hannah Yoxsimer of Midland, TX.
A memorial service will be held 11 am Wednesday, October 8 at The Boston Avenue Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Boston Avenue Church, 1301 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119.
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Tributes & Memories
Nancy was a very kind person sho cared about everyone she knew. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May God be with her family in this time of sorrow. Let us all be thankful she knew the Lord and is with Him now where we will all meet again some day.
Linda and Tommy Adams
May you feel God's loving arms wrapped around you as he comforts you. our family has learned that he gives and takes away, but our hearts choose to stay, Blessed be his name.
Scott, Amber and Cooper Williams
Nancy was a great friend a pleasure to know and was loved by Kim and I always enjoyed talking to her about Max and her grandkids. She was a blessing to know and will be missed by all that she came in contact with.
CJ Cardwell
CJ Cardwell