Ludora Jackson Herndon

Believing that one's life span is measured in eons, Ludora endeavored to devote her life to God and to helping others in many arenas. For many years she organized and implemented programs for youth and participated in various organizations in her church and the community. She was an active member for many years of Northwest Christian Church on West 21st St in Wichita, Kansas.

Ludora was a true educator. She graduated from high school in Houston, Texas, attended Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma and received a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics. Later, she attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma and received a Master's degree in Interior and Exterior Design. Ludora then enrolled at Northeastern Oklahoma University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and received her degree in Elementary and Secondary Education. She later attended Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas where she received a degree in Counseling.

For several years she taught in Oklahoma until she and her family moved to Wichita, Kansas. During her career in Wichita Public Schools USD 259 she taught at Isely Elementary School, East High School, Heights High School and Wichita Technical College. She also served as the Head of the Counseling Department at Wichita Heights High School. Ludora's passion and goal was to establish scholarship programs for students. She was also an Honorary Admissions Counselor for the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

She is a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Air Capital Active People Inc social group for travelers, and the Wichita Retired Teachers Association.

Her motto was: "Believe in God, believe in yourself, then strive to reach your highest potential. As a result, you can be a contributing factor in helping others to succeed in life."

She is preceded in death by her parents. George and Commedia Jackson; husband, Woodrow Herndon; two brothers, seven sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Those who cherish her memory include her son, Raynol Herndon; grandsons, Nicholas and Alexander Herndon; three great-grandchildren; a great many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May her Memory be Eternal.

All services will be held at Resthaven Mortuary and Gardens of Memory, 11800 US-54, Wichita, KS 67209.

Visitation and Reflection to be held on November 6th, 2026 at Noon with Memorial Service at 1pm. Internment will directly follow at The Garden of Christus, Resthaven Gardens of Memory.