Hull - Lavon Herring, 75, died Monday, May 9, 2011 at her residence. Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Leon C. and Vivian Winn Damron, wife of the late Robert Milton Herring and mother of the late Johnny Smith. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and worked as an operator for AT&T and retired after 30 years. Survivors include her son and daughter in law, David and Charlene Smith, daughter and son in law, Debbie and Bruce Sickles, sister, Jackie Thomason, grandchildren, Kristi Bridges, Kyle Marable, Laura Smith and Kevin Marable, great grandchildren: Brooke Bridges, Kelsie Marable, Hannah Marable, Allen Bridges and Aubrey Ibarra. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 13, 2011 at 11AM at Lord & Stephens East Chapel with Rev. W D Thomason officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to ACCFD Ladies Auxiliary, 700 College Avenue, Athens, GA 30601.