Lattie Herring Atkins

Mrs. Lattie Jean Herring Atkins, 91, of Hartwell, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 at her home.

Born on April 19, 1935 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Joel Anderson Herring and Marie Edwards Herring. Mrs. Atkins was a homemaker, a member of the Milltown Baptist Church, and she attended the First Baptist Church of Hartwell.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law: Mike & Daneen Atkins of Hartwell; two granddaughters: Allison Atkins & her husband Michael Bruckner, and Kristen Stewart & her husband Jeff; one sister: Barbara Whaley of Grayson, GA; and several nieces & nephews also survive.

Mrs. Atkins was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: James Roy Atkins; brother: Glenn Herring; and one sister: Faye Cheek.

Lattie was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother who found joy in caring for those she loved. She enjoyed cooking and could often be found in the kitchen preparing meals for her family, a tradition that brought everyone together. She also loved tending to her garden and spending time admiring her azaleas. Her grandchildren, Allison and Kristen, were the light of her life, and she treasured every moment spent with them. As her only grandchildren, they were deeply loved and endlessly spoiled by Lattie and her husband, James.

The family will receive Thursday afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Other times the family will be at their respective homes.

Funeral services for Mrs. Lattie Atkins will be held Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Dr. Stuart Lang officiating. Burial will be held in the Milltown Baptist Church Cemetery.

Flowers are optional, and memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Hartwell, 81 E. Howell St, Hartwell, GA 30643.

The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is assisting the family with all of the arrangements.