Barbara Ann Herman passed away Saturday, October 31st, 2026, at the Hospice House in Kennewick, surrounded by her family. Barbara was the daughter of Emery and Thelma Worm, born March 5, 1938, in Savannah, Tennessee. She attended grade school in Sikeston, Missouri, later the family moved to Belle Fourche, South Dakota where she finished her schooling. Barbara married Ron Herman in 1957, and welcomed their four children, Valeria, Carla, Greg and Mike.

Barb worked at the local Bank during the time they lived in Belle Fourche. They moved to Zillah in 1964, where she worked for a local Dr. in Zillah,
and for U&I Sugar at the Toppenish Factory. The family moved to Kennewick in 1974, where Barb worked for Hanford Environmental Health Foundation (HEHF) until she retired in 2001. She was a member of the Toppenish Baptist Church where she was involved in the Children Ministry. In Kennewick she was a member of South Hills Church, serving on the Welcoming Committee and helping in the children programs.

Barb spent all of her time growing and maintaining her family, while helping Ron maintain their small farm. Barb was preceded in death by her
Husband, Ron, her Father and Mother. She is survived by her Sisters, Joy and Holly Worm, Daughters, Valeria, Carla (Greg) Markel, Sons Greg (Cindy), Mike (Annette), 9 grandchildren Jason (Heidi) Derick (Katie) Nick, Jake, Tayler(Matt) Jacob, Tim, Chad(Kristina) Shane (Chandra) and 10 great-grandchildren. 

Services will be held November 24, 1:00pm, South Hills Church, 3700 W. 27th Ave. Kennewick, WA. 99337, with a reception to follow.