Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital at 332 North Lauderdale, Memphis TN 38105 or at any Baue Funeral Home location. Noriko Herndon was born in Japan on August 4, 1955. Her loving parents preceded her in death. Mrs. Herndon is survived by her loving husband, Stephen M. Herndon of Defiance Missouri, two daughters, Nicole and Stephanie Herndon both of Defiance Missouri, one brother Masalito Kato of Japan and her mother and father-in-law, Carl and Helen Herndon of Florissant Missouri.