Louise D. Herman, age 82, of Troy, passed away 1:26 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2013 at Covington Care Center in Covington surrounded by her family. She was born April 11, 1930 in Lonaconing, Maryland to the late Ralph and Louise (Kabler) Darrow.

Louise is survived by five daughters and two sons-in-law, Debbi Sandefur of Troy, Becky Collins of Troy, Barbara Olive of Wellborn, FL, Donna and Randy Jolley of South Dakota, and Jacki and Keith Francis of St. Paris; twelve grandchildren, Jason, Carrie (T. J.), Angie (Roger), Mandy, Brittany (Jon), Bridgette, Donna, Sherrie, Ricky, Sarah (Matt), Kelsey, and Justin; eighteen great-grandchildren, Laney, Kasan, Kolton, Konner, Torrie, Noel, Novalle, Tristan, Lily, Klover, Grace, Rose, Tucker, Shannon, Ethan, Hannah, Kyle, and Anderson.

Louise was of the United Methodist faith and retired as an administrative assistant from PMI in Troy after 20 years of service. She loved life, shopping, going to the beach, traveling, and her friends and family. She was very proud of receiving her Associates Degree in Accounting at the age of 60 from Edison Community College in Piqua.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy. Contributions may be given in her memory to Hospice of Miami County: P.O. Box 502, Troy, Ohio 45373, or to Alzheimer's Association of Miami Valley: 3797 Summit Glen Dr. STE 100, Dayton, Ohio 45449.