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Rebecca Love Barnes "Becky" Herring

1934 - 2018

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J. Henry Stuhr West Ashley Chapel

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway

Charleston, South Carolina

Rebecca Herring Obituary

Rebecca "Becky" Love Barnes Herring Charleston - Rebecca "Becky" Love Barnes Herring, 84, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of Malcolm LaRoy Herring entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 29, 2018. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held Saturday, December 1, 2018 in Holy Trinity Windermere, 95 Folly Road, at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL. Rebecca was born April 23, 1934 in Lucama, North Carolina, daughter of the late William B. Barnes and Lena Mae Paul Barnes. Rebecca came from a long family of educators and she was the Valedictorian graduate of Lucama High School. She received a BS Degree in Education and a Master's Degree in Education from Women's College of North Carolina (later to become UNC Greensboro). She was a retired Accounting Professor and Department Chair with the College of Charleston. She was a recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award, Distinguished Advising Award and in 2017 was inducted into the Wall of Honor for the School of Business for transformational & lasting impact on the College of Charleston. She was named the Bank of America Teaching Professor-the school's first fully endowed professorship dedicated to exemplary teaching for the 2000-2001 academic year. In appreciation of Professor Herring's outstanding contributions to the CofC, family members, former students, colleagues, friends and the Department of Accounting and Legal Studies established the Rebecca B. Herring Scholarship for Accounting Majors in 2000. Upon her retirement in 2002, Professor Herring was named Associate Professor Emeritus-honoring her three decade career with the College of Charleston. During her years teaching at CofC she worked diligently to complete her CPA certification. Rebecca attended Holy Trinity Windermere Church for the last 55 years. She is survived by her adoring husband of 61 years, Malcolm LaRoy Herring of Charleston, SC; daughter, Julie Lynn Herring Benasutti of Charleston, SC; son, Dr. Paul Malcolm Herring and wife Noreen of Mount Pleasant, SC; four grandchildren, Kelly Rebecca Herring, William Paul Herring, Elizabeth Lynn Herring, and Emily Lynn Benasutti; along with nieces and a nephew from Whiteville, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rebecca B. Herring Scholarship for Accounting Majors C/O College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2018.

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Joe Laferte

December 4, 2018

Mrs. Herring was a wonderful person and instructor. I returned to school in my late 20s and she was an inspiration. She had the respect of all her students. Without her motivation I would likely never have obtained my CPA license and success in the business world. Much is owed to Mrs. Herring. Our prayers are for her and her family.

Louis Tick

December 3, 2018

Professor Herring was one of my best teachers at the College of Charleston. Her memory will be a blessing to me as I am sure it is to you.
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Jeannie Wierman

December 1, 2018

I graduated from CofC in 1981. I cried when I learned of her passing. She was the best instructor I had in college. She was more like a mother to her students. She actively helped us find jobs when we graduated. Even 15 or 20 years later when I saw her, she still remembered me. She had such a positive impact on my life. She was a wonderful woman. I am so sorry for her loss.

November 30, 2018

I had Mrs. Herring for Accounting 101 at the College of Charleston in 1975 . She was a very pleasant person. I enjoyed her class .

Pat McDermott

November 30, 2018

Mrs. Becky Herring was my first Accounting Professor at the College of Charleston in 1976. After taking that initial class, I was hooked on accounting as my career path. Her commitment to her students was incredible. I was honored to have known her. I have very fond memories of her to this day. Sorry for the loss.

November 30, 2018

Mrs. Herring was my FAVORITE PROFESSOR. SHE TAUGHT. SHE DIDN'T JUST SPEW OUT NUMBERS AND METHODS, SHE WAS ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP AND SHE HELD US ACCOUNTABLE. SHE CARED. MY PRAYERS GO TO HER FAMILY, COLLEEN VINCENT

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