Sylvia Carlette Herron nee Spencer

Sylvia Carlette Herron, known to all as Carlette, of St. Clair, MO, departed this life in St. Clair on November 5, 2021, having reached the age of eighty-two years and ten months. Carlette was born in Central City, KY on January 5, 1939, daughter of Paul Spicer, Sr. and Lois Marie Spicer nee Phelps. On December 31, 1956 she was united in marriage to Charles Franklin Herron and five children came to bless this union. Carlette is survived by her sons, Robert Herron, Sr. and wife, Joanie, of Robertsville, MO and Thomas Herron and wife, Donna, of Robertsville; by her daughters, Suzanne Young and husband, Scott, of Robertsville, Judi Neeley and husband, Marc, of Union, MO and Sara Herron of Robertsville; by her sisters, Mary Jo Giolitto of Fischers, IN and Joyce Ann Werner of Hendersonville, TN; by sixteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. Carlette was preceded in death by her parents, Paul, Sr. and Lois Spicer; by her husband, Charles Herron; by her brother, Paul Spicer. Jr.; by her half-brothers, Gary Spicer and Terry Spicer; and by her step-brothers, Mike Sulawske, Larry Sulawske and Kenneth Sulawske. Carlette was a Christian and member of Virginia Mines Baptist Church, now known as Memorial Baptist Church, in Lonedell, MO, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She made caring for her home and family her job in life and never tired of the task. Carlette had a variety of interests throughout her life including sewing, cooking, painting and enjoyed creating things like photo albums for family and friends. She was an avid reader, she loved to play games with the family and enjoyed researching family genealogy. She also had a wonderful collection of nativity scenes, which she enjoyed displaying during the Christmas season. What meant most to her was her time spent with family. Her children and grandchildren held a very special place in her heart, as she did in theirs. The love they shared and many precious memories they created will be cherished by them all forever. A kind and loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great and great-great-aunt, cousin and treasured friend, she will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM Friday, November 12, 2021 at Russell Colonia Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO with Rev. Kevin Pewitt officiating. Interment was in Virginia Mines Cemetery in Lonedell, MO. Memorials may be made to International Students, Inc. in the name of the Kendagor’s or to Virginia Mines Cemetery.

Sylvia Carlette Herron nee Spencer

January 5, 1939 - November 5, 2021