Sammie Nell Herdes, 88

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Sammie Nell Herdes, 88, of Olney, formerly of Clay City, died on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Helia Healthcare of Olney.

Visitation will be held at noon, until the time of services, on Monday, Feb. 1, at Kistler Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Clay City Cemetery. Kistler Patterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mrs. Herdes was born on Jan. 11, 1933, in Comanche, OK, the daughter of James Chester Abernathy and Nellie Wilmetta (Bailey). She married Jack Herdes on June 23, 1949, he preceded her in death on Oct. 20, 2000.

Mrs. Herdes enjoyed crocheting and reading Western novels. In her younger years, she belonged to the Clay City Square Dancing Club. Mrs. Herdes had a strong faith and took pleasure in attending the First Baptist Church in Clay City.

Mrs. Herdes is survived by her daughters, Vicki (Jim) Hunley of Clarksville, TN, Suzanne (Richard) Gordon of Olney and Jan (Paul) Jenkins of Litchfield; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and daughter, Lori Nell.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Clay City, 118 South 5th Street SW, Clay City, IL 62824. Condolences may be left online at www.kistler-patterson.com.