Jacqueline H (Herrington) Panda

WALLINGFORD - Jacqueline Panda, 70, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She departed this life on October 29, 2023 at home beside her devoted husband.  She was the beloved wife of 26 years to Ronald Panda.  Jackie was born in Laurel, MS on February 14, 1953 to the late Jack and Elizabeth (Graham) Herrington.

Being born and raised in Laurel, Mississippi, she was a true southern bell. She completed her bachelor's degree at Ole Miss.  After graduation, she had a successful career as a paralegal.  She was a resilient woman who always remained positive.  She enjoyed golf, music, the beach, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. 

Besides her husband, Jackie is survived by her five children: daughter Christine (John) Geary; daughter Sharon (Tren) Spence; daughter Bonnie (Shane) McGee; son R.J. (Mirela) Panda; and son Eric (Bridget) Garner. She also leaves behind her grandchildren: Samantha, Dannielle, Logan, Sawyer, Rylan, Kira, Savannah, Ashlyn, Alyssa & Anna Claire as well her brother, Stan (Linda) Herrington, her sister-in-law Dianne (Jim) Ploof and her nieces, Stephanie Herrington, Amy Coddington and Mindy Giannotti. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by Eric Herrington, her nephew. 

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 10:30 AM at the Church of the Resurrection, 115 Pond Hill Rd, Wallingford. Interment will follow at Saint John Cemetery. Relatives and friends may attend a visitation on Wednesday morning from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the B.C. Bailey Funeral Home, 273 S. Elm Street, Wallingford. To leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.BaileyCares.com.

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