WILMINGTON — Martha Louise Keith Herring, age 93, of Wilmington, North Carolina, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Friday, September 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 8, 1933, in Pender County, Martha was the daughter of the late Charles Powell Keith, Sr. and Katie Clark Keith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 71 years, Bennie Frank Herring, Sr.; her brothers, Charles Keith, Jr., Lynwood Keith, William “Billy” Keith, Edmond “Sam” Keith, and Donald Keith; and her sister, Laura Keith Spivey.
After graduating from Long Creek Grady High School, Martha worked for Southern Bell and later at Sunny Point Army Terminal before dedicating herself to raising her family.
In 1957, Martha became a member of Wrightsboro Baptist Church after moving to the Wrightsboro community. In 1973, she joined the church staff and later served as Church Secretary until her retirement in 1998. She was also a member of the Cape Fear Optimist Ladies Auxiliary. Martha enjoyed playing bridge with her special friends and cherished every opportunity to spend time with her family. She treasured her roles as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Above all, she was a devoted child of God who loved the Lord deeply and served Him faithfully throughout her life.
Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Bennie Frank Herring, Jr. (Sonya) and Clark Darryl Herring, Sr. (Bambi); her grandson, Clark Darryl Herring, Jr. (Jessica); her great-grandchildren, Jason and Leigha; her sister-in-law, Juanita Keith; and many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wrightsboro Baptist Church, 2736 Castle Hayne Road, Wilmington, NC 28401, or to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
