Katherine Herbert, 71, of Midland, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 7, 2015. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Midland. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kings Park, NY. Graveside services will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.Katherine was born on May 31, 1943 in Queens, NY to George and Mabel Miller. On June 4, 1966 she married Thomas J. Herbert of Kings Park, NY and resided there for over 40 years. There the couple raised two children, Christine and Jane. Kathy was active at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and was a member of the Rosary Society and the Catholic Daughters. In 2009, Kathy moved to Midland, TX, and resided at Manor Park. There she enjoyed making new friends, playing bingo, attending Mass, Bible Study, and seeing her grandchildren. She never met a stranger and was always eager to learn about other’s families and pray for those God placed in her path.She is survived by her daughter, Christine Herbert of Cumberland Head, NY; daughter, Jane Bledsoe and husband Brian of Midland, TX; and granddaughters, Sydni and Jaymi Walker of Midland, TX; brother, Robert Miller and his wife, Mary Lou of North Carolina; two cousins, Jane Miller of Maryland; and Susan Hopkins of New York; numerous other cousins, nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Herbert; parents, George and Mabel Miller; brother, Richard Miller; sister, Janet Smith; and her father-in-law, Anthony Herbert, Sr., and mother-in-law, Nellie Herbert.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be donated to Manor Park, Inc., 2208 North Loop 250 West, Midland, TX, 79707 or Hospice Midland, PO Box 2621, Midland, TX, 79702.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.,
