In Memory

Fonda Kay Spradlin - Class Of 1985


Fonda Kaye Herring, 55, of Woodridge, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at UVA Medical Center.

She was born November 18th, 1966 and was the daughter of the late Richard Dickie Spradlin and surviving mother, Shirley Haislip.

She is also survived by her husband of 32 years, Dennis Herring; special grandson "son", Joey Herring Jr.; brothers, Richard Glenn Spradlin his partner, Kristy Hoover and her son, Austin; nephew, Kevin Moore Spradlin; brother, Earl Spradlin and wife, Denise all from Woodridge; two special nieces, Khloe Gibson and Delaney Moore; special ex-sister-in-law, Sharon L, Moore and the entire Moore family. Fonda was a stepmother to Dennis Herring Jr., Dwayne and his wife, Kathie, Joey Herring and wife, Kristy and five step-grandchildren. Additional survivors include her Uncle Herbert Fuzzy Spradlin and daughter, Reva Spradlin, Wallace Midge Spradlin and wife, Judy, their son, Shawn Spradlin and Aunt Peggy Spradlin with far too many more to mention. Fonda was preceded in death by her father, Richard Dickie Spradlin; nephew, Brian "Boots" Spradlin; Uncle Edward Duck Spradlin, Aunt Alice Spradlin and Cousin Michael Scott Spradlin "Scotty".

Fonda was one of a kind always loving, caring, and devoted to her family and friends. She had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off her back. There is nothing she wasn't willing to do for someone if she could. In her time she had been a bus driver for Albemarle County Schools, was the owner of Woodridge Market, and a CNA at UVA Medical Center working with the babies. She enjoyed camping, fishing, yard work and Bingo. She loved animal's any and all kinds. Fonda loved day trips and was up most the night working on some type of project. She was our go to for any and everything; she will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Thacker Brother's Funeral home from 4 until 6 p.m. A funeral will be conducted at Thacker Brothers Scottsville Chapel on Monday, 11 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022, and Interment to follow at Scottsville Cemetery. Family and friends will gather after graveside at New Bethel Methodist Church in Woodridge.

The family would like to thank the UVA Medical team for the care Fonda received her last few days.

Thacker Brothers Funeral Home
650 Valley Street, Scottsville, Virginia 24590

Submitted by Sam Clarke.