Mavis "Smoke" Herring was born on August 20, 1954 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Charles and Binah Bell Herring.

Mavis accepted Christ in her life as her Lord and Saviour at an early age.  She continued to worship until her soul departed this earth on January 10, 2021 at University of Toledo Hospital in Toledo, Ohio.

Mavis graduated from Pontiac Northern High School and later pursued a degree from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan.  In 1972 she began a career with the City of Pontiac as a Tax Auditor where she diligently worked til she retired.

Mavis enjoyed spending time at the casino and playing bingo.  She loved using "colorful" words when she spoke.  She was a beacon of hope and protection for numerous people as she opened her home and heart.  She never turned anyone away if she could help them, she was known for speaking her truth and yours.  She never bit her tongue or was afraid to have the difficult conversations, she loved people and was loved by everyone.

Mavis leaves to cherish her memories, her children; Darnell (Olabis) Herring, Lisa George, Steven (Julie) George, Edwin George, Tasheika George, Charles Herring-George, grandchildren; Keywante Mays, Darnell Herring, Jr., Kevin Anthony, Shanzi Anthony, Dillion George, Desmond Herring, Daron Guthery, DaQuan Judd, Myia Guthery, Na'zia George, Egypt Judd, Mohammed Herring, Virginia (John) Williams, Sharon Lassiter, Darlene (Sylvester) Hudson, Alesia ( Brian) Lee, grand blessings; Chanel Herring, Ravon Herring, Kiara Manley, and Jayda Herring.  And survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Mavis was preceded in death by her parents Charles Sr., and Binah Bell Herring, siblings; Joanne Clayton, Jerry Herring, Brenda Herring, Charles Herring, Jr., one child; Marteshia George and partner for 20 years Steven George, Sr.

Ms. Herring will lie in repose on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Cobb's Funeral Home 151 Orchard Lake Road., Pontiac, Michigan from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 11 a.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist church 394 Howland Avenue., Pontiac, Michigan.  Family hour will start at 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the service.  Internment will be held at Perry Mount Park Cemetery in Pontiac, Michigan.

As a global concern about Coronavirus (COVID-19) begins  to  have a impact on our community, we are taking necessary steps to ensure the safety of the families we serve and the community in general.  Some families are making the decision to postpone services while others have opted to move forward with a small gathering of close family and friends.

It is Cobb's Funeral Home policy, which lines up with the restrictions of our governor, Gretchen Whitmer, that all gatherings are limited to 20 people with a distance of 6 feet.

May God continue to bless and strengthen all of you during this time.