Nellie Jo Lee Herrin

Hortense - Nellie Jo Lee Herrin, 87, of Hortense passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born in Wayne County her parents were Dewey Willie and Lula Rene Crews Lee. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James Alfred Herrin, Jr.; one son, James David Herrin; three brothers, Clinton Lee, Caral Lee, and Jerome Lee.

Mrs. Herrin worked alongside her husband and son at H & H Sawing and Lumber for many years. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and the Ladies Sunday School Class.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Cindy Herrin of Hortense; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Eddie Lee of Waverly; one daughter-in-law, Patricia Herrin of Waynesville; eight grandchildren, Jordan Thomas of Jacksonville, FL, Ansley Worth (Logan) of Hickox, Remington Herrin of Hortense, James Herrin (Kinsey) of Atlanta, Adam Herrin (Ashley) of Statesboro, Robbie Lee (Beth) of Hortense, Joshua Lee (Alyssa) of Brunswick, Lauren Eades (Kevin) of Marietta; one sister, Edna Grace Harris of Nahunta; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, February 24, 2026, from 6pm until 8 pm at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026, at 11 am at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Phillip Cochran and Rev. Randy Wainright officiating. Burial will follow in Raulerson Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Flint Herrin, Remington Herrin, Adam Herrin, James Herrin, Robbie Lee, and Joshua Lee.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.