Mary Elizabeth (Pitt) Herndon was born on December 30, 1923 to Marvin and Molly (McCroskey) Pitt in Willard, MO, both preceded her in death. She died after a long life surrounded by family on August 13, 2015. Elizabeth graduated from Willard High School. She lived and worked in Springfield her entire adult life and was retired from Owen-Illinois. She was married for 50 years to the love of her life Johnnie Lee Herndon with whom she had five children. Husband, Lee and daughter, Dana preceded her in death.
Survivors include: daughters, Kaye Magers, Ellen Herndon and sons, Jay Herndon (Debbie), Lee Herndon (Ann). Grandchildren; Scott Herndon (Denise), Laura Ling (James), Mario Lee Castillo (Liz), Nicolas Castillo (Allyson), Kevin Magers (Emily), Ryan Magers (Crystal), Lindsay Magers, Melissa Skopak (Nathan), Matt Herndon, Kandace (Will) Rhodes, Kim (Jason ) Raby. Great-grandchildren; Joslyn and Tristan Magers, Marissa Ling, Marie Herndon, Carter and Maddox Castillo, Naila Castillo, Sawyer Magers, Eli and Olivia Rhodes, Kenzie and Kyra Raby. Preceding her in death, sister, Dona Tummons; brothers, Sidney, Henry and Bill Pitt.
Visitation will be Friday Aug, 14, from 6-7 pm at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Graveside service will be Saturday at 10:00 am in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter 1630 W. Elfindale Springfield, MO 65807.