Mary Elizabeth (Hunter) Herdade, 84, of Salem, NH died Jan 1, following a long illness.
Mary Beth received her Bachelor’s Degree from Mississippi State College for Women. She lived in Salem, NH since 1965, where she taught kindergarten and Title I in the Salem public schools. She was a member of Salem’s First Baptist Church, where she served for a number of years as church secretary.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph N. Herdade, of Salem, NH, daughters Carol Maya Ellis of Salem, NH and Elizabeth Herdade of Rye, NH, sons Lawrence Herdade and his wife, Nancy Timberlake, of Portland, ME and Lt. Colonel Joseph Herdade and his wife, Sarah, of Rolla, MO. She leaves four grandchildren, Amber Herdade, Jackson, Brooklyn and Maxwell Herdade. She also leaves many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews across the country.
Calling hours will be Friday from 4-7 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. The Funeral Service will be Sat. at 10AM at First Baptist Church, Salem, NH.
Memorial Contributions can be made to: Salemhaven Activities Fund, 23 Geremonty Drive, Salem, NH or the charity of one’s choice.