This site is a tribute to Gemma Herring, who was born in Coleford on July 24, 1984. She is much loved and will always be remembered.
The death occurred at Sue Ryder Care, Leckhampton Court Hospice on 11th January of Gemma Herring aged 34 years, formerly of Oakfields, Coleford.

The funeral service took place at The Forest of Dean Crematorium on Tuesday 29th January with Mrs Sherry Phillips officiating. On entry into the crematorium a recording of To build a home by The Cinematic Orchestra was played. During the service, the poems She is gone by David Harkins, Hearts like wildflowers by Nikita Gill and A long cup of tea by Michael Ashby were read. The family tribute was given by Sherry Phillips and friends contributed their personal memories. During a period of quiet reflection Intro by The XX was played and the mourners left the chapel to a recording of The boy in the photograph performed by the Stereophonics.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Ernest Heal & Sons, who are collecting donations for Bumblebee Conservation Trust which would be sincerely appreciated and these may be made online or sent to: Ernest Heal & Sons Funeral Directors, (Please make cheques payable to Ernest Heal Donations Account).


Family Mourners

Sheila & Keith Woodward (auntie & uncle)
Linda & Scott Harrison (auntie & uncle with Henry the springer spaniel)
Terry & Hellena Woodward (cousin & wife)
Christopher Woodward (cousin)
Keith & Carol Powles
Marge Evans (rep Arthur)
Michelle & Nick Jenkins
Melinda Ruck


Friends at the crematorium 

Dawn Daff 
Taijal Patel
Sophie Jones
Chris Duckworth 
Steph Mills
Martine Harrison
Katie Fowler
Sian Coopey 
Patty Walker
Stephanie Chesshire 
Helen Thomas
Lisa Muncaster 
Ian Mortimer
Claire Morgan (rep Roger & family)
Megan Gittins 
Chloe Bishop
Debra Lear 
Nicola Hoult (rep Joanne Brown)
Ryan Cook
Andy James
Sharon Spooner
Ashley Ovens 
Tom Mills
Clare Morgan
Rod Goodman
Shan & Phil Watkins
Karen Nugent
Wendy Boycott
Gwyn & Sian Redman
Becky Southgate
Olivia Norris-Ivall 
Tessa Ward
Michael, Yvonne & Charlotte Bevan
Victoria Jones (rep Stephen Hooton & Sharon Denton)
Naomi Holyfield 
Rob Pratt
Bob Pratt
Katie Baggott 
Tim Hart

Apologies

Julie Lacey
Joanne Morgan