Carla June Herndon

July 26, 1958 - April 14, 2017

Carla June Herndon, age 58, of Versailles, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born July 26, 1958, in Boonville, Missouri, the daughter of James and Dixie (Charles) Lake. On October 21, 1989, at Opened Door Christian Fellowship in Laurie, she was united in marriage to her surviving husband, James Herndon. Carla graduated from State Fair Community College in Sedalia with an Associate’s Degree in Business. Her passion was amateur photography. She displayed many of her photographs at local fairs for others to enjoy. She also loved gardening and traveling and camping in their motorhome. Carla was a devoted member of The Door in Laurie where she was active in the Ladies of the Door, was a volunteer at the Royal Theatre for many years and when her children were young, she was active in 4-H. In addition to her husband, James, she is survived by her children, Curtis Cunningham and wife Racheal of Versailles, Missouri, Melissa Juarez and husband Francisco of Versailles, Missouri, Jamie Herndon of Osage Beach, Missouri and Jessie Herndon of Fair Play, Colorado; grandchildren, Johnathan, Katarynna, Tiah, Lilyahna, Rhyland, Logan, Ian, Vincent and Alexander; her father, James Lake of Versailles, Missouri; brothers, Scott Lake and wife Carolyn and Mark Lake and wife Donita all of Barnett, Missouri and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dixie Lake. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 18th, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. A celebration of Carla’s life will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 25th, at The Door in Laurie with Pastor Jerry Piker officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Royal Theatre, P.O. Box 273, Versailles, Missouri 65084. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles.