Ann H. Herring - Obituary

nn Highland Herring, a longtime resident of Annapolis, MD, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Growing up in a loving and nurturing home helped shape Ann into the kind, caring, and compassionate person her family and friends would come to know and love. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to William David Highland and Anna Mae Hargesheimer, Ann spent her childhood in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia alongside her brother, William (“Bill”). In 1952, Ann married her high school sweetheart, Edwin “Ned” Lyle Herring, beginning a life together that would take them to many places as she embraced the role of a proud Navy wife. During Ned's service in the U.S. Navy, Ann lived in various locations along the East Coast and even spent two years in Cairo, Egypt. In 1965, the family settled in Annapolis, where Ann and Ned raised their four children: Allen, Janet, William, and Scott. Ann dedicated more than a decade of her career to St. Mary's High School, where she served as both a typing teacher and administrator. Always eager to learn and take on new challenges, she later returned to school to earn her paralegal credentials. She went on to serve as a Victim's Advocate in the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office, where she put her skills and compassion to work helping others. Retirement gave Ann more time to enjoy the things she loved most. She looked forward to vacations at the beach, walks through the Annapolis Mall, reading and sharing books with her book club, and cheering on Navy football from the stands. She especially treasured the time she spent with her grandchildren, who adored their grandmother. Ann will be lovingly remembered for the life she built, her strong faith in God, the family she cherished, the friendships she nurtured, and the many memories she leaves behind. She is survived by her four children, Allen E. Herring, Janet (Chip) Hudgins, William D. Herring, and Scott (Diane) Herring; her grandchildren, Justin William Herring, Melanie (Jamie Brown) Hudgins, and Kaitlin (Zach) Kinnaird; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service celebrating Ann's life will be held at 3PM on December 13, 2026, at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory,2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037. Online condolences may be offered at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com