Mary Cecilia Herr

Mary Cecilia Herr, age 90, passed away peacefully in her home in Herndon, VA on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. She was born on June 16, 1927 to Clarence and Clara Besancon in Fredericksburg, OH. Mary is preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob) Herr, her daughter Teresa (Herr) Thomas and six of her siblings.

She is survived by her brother Walter Besancon and her children; Debi, Mike, Steve, Lori and Judy; 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Mary was a devoted parishioner of our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Vienna, VA since 1962. She served as a Eucharistic minister to homebound parishioners and supported the activities of the church. Mary was loved by all who knew her.

A Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2018 from 7-9p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home, 1102 W. Broad St., Falls Church, VA. A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolftrap Rd., Vienna, VA.

A viewing will take place at the church one hour prior to Mass at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be held at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Rd. Fairfax, VA