Mrs. Sandra Diane Franklin Herring, age 81, of Thomaston, died Sunday, June 2, 2024. at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin GA.

Mrs. Herring was born on March 28, 1943, in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Joseph Preston Franklin and the late Bessie Lenell Salter Spillers.  She worked as a secretary for Dr. Gardner and attended East Thomaston Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Frankie Franklin, and stepfather, Fred Spillers.

Survivors include her husband Henry Avery Herring of Thomaston, daughter, Sherri Lynn (Joseph) Herring Miller of Thomaston, son, Henry Scott (Tammie) Herring of Thomaston, grandchildren, Keith Herring, Katie (Jeremy) Bishop, Elizabeth Davis, great grandchildren, Hallie Kate Bishop, Alexander Herring, Kendall Bishop, Tripp Davis, sister Bessie Williams, brother, Wayne Franklin, and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. from Crystal Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, from 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to East Thomaston Baptist Church at P.O. Box 329 Thomaston, GA 30286.