While our hearts are heavy with grief, we take comfort in knowing that she has gone to be with our Heavenly Father and those who passed on before her. Jo was a devoted nurse for many years with a deep passion for caring for her patients. She also loved animals and sports, always keeping up with Alabama football and NASCAR racing. Most importantly, Jo loved her children and family, dedicating herself to doing all she could for them.
Mary Jo was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Herndon; her mother, Exa Green; her father, Aubrey Green; and her brothers, Jack, Dusty, Larry, and Tony Green. She was also preceded in death by her daughters, Susan Herndon and Rhonda Conn; her daughter-in-law, Susan Sartain; and her grandson, Jacob Dockery.
She is survived by her daughters, Sheila Wilson (Rich), and Lynn Dungan (Shane); and her sons, Billy Sartain (Shelby), Greg Sartain, Wayne Herndon, and Michael Herndon; and her son-in-law, Denny Conn. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Neica Asher (Trent), Jason Mullins (Jennifer), Dallas Conaway, Dillon Sartain, Heather Vaughn (Dusty), Josh Dockery, Taylor Dungan (Hannah), Ashley Dungan, Debra Burkhart, Melissa Parrish, Kerry Smith, Jessica Herndon, Olivia Dill (Layton), and Andrew Herndon. Jo is further survived by 17 }great-grandchildren.
Visitation for Mary Jo will be held at Sunset Funeral Home on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am followed by a graveside service at 11:00 AM at Sunset Memorial Park. The grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Glen Haven for the loving care they provided during the final chapter of our mother's life.
