Bonham, Texas -- Claudia Ruth Herriage, affectionately known as Claudia Ruth, Meemaw, and Mimie left this world on March 5, 2025, in Denison, Texas, at the age of 87.

Services for Mrs. Claudia Herriage will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Bonham, TX, beginning at 10:00 a.m. A visitation will be held an hour prior to service beginning at 9:00 a.m. Pastor James Moore of The Well Church will preside.

Serving as pallbearers will be Brad Pittman, Hunter Herriage, Ian Corcoran, Lane Fox, Ryan Nelson, Brad Brede.

Honorary pallbearers are Ray Campbell, Robert Herriage, Randy Herriage, and Gerald Brede.

Interment will follow at Arledge Ridge Cemetery.

Born on October 7, 1937, to Claude and Clara (Davis) Brown, in Bonham, TX. She was a proud graduate of the Bonham High School class of 1956. She then went on to gain her master’s degree and become a schoolteacher for Pottsboro, Denison, and Clarksville Schools.

Claudia married Jimmy Earl Herriage Sr on June 6, 1956, at Edhube Baptist Church. The couple spent a wonderful 65 years together before Mr. Herriage passed away in 2021.

Claudia loved being a part of her family's lives, whether it meant watching her grandchildren's sporting events or simply working in the yard, creating a beautiful space for family gatherings. Claudia was a devout member of First Baptist Church of Bonham.

Mrs. Herriage is survived by her daughter, Diane Herriage Brede, and her husband Gerald of Sherman; her son, Jimmy Earl (Bubba) Herriage Jr., and his significant other Kristi Corcoran of Denison, TX. Her grandchildren, whom she adored, include Ashlyn Nelson and her husband Ryan, Brad Brede, Hunter Herriage and his wife Aimee, Tanner Herriage, Chris and Rachel Brede, Kyle and Krista Brede. Her great-grandchildren, who brought her immense joy, are Raimie and Alyssa Nelson; Koe, Kamden, and Kace Herriage; Cage Brede; Kameron, Jake, and Luke Brede. Claudia's extended family also includes her nephews Robert and Randy Herriage, Rick and Mike Earp; niece Michelle Pittman; and her special companions, Sally and Fenway, who were a constant source of comfort and joy.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Claude and Clara (Davis) Brown; her beloved husband, Jimmy Earl Herriage Jr.; and her sister, Barbara Brown Earp. Each of them held a special place in her heart, and their memories were cherished treasures she carried with her every day. As we say farewell to Claudia Ruth Herriage, we celebrate a life beautifully lived and a heart generously shared.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made in Claudia Ruth Herriage’s Memory to First Baptist Church in Bonham.

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