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1925 - 2014
 Betty Lee Childress, 88, of Huntington, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 at the Wyngate Senior Living. She was born December 29, 1925 in Phoenix, Arizona, a daughter of the late Melvin Farris and JoElla Welch Farris Bingham. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Childress; one son, Charlie Childress; one sister, Helen Bingham and one brother, Leroy Bingham. She is survived by two daughters, Debbie Childress and Marsha Preston (Shade); two grandchildren, Shade Preston (Kelly) and Slone Preston; and two great-grandchildren, Tucker Preston and Alex Johnson. She volunteered at St. Mary's Medical Center gift shop for over forty years. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2014 at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville with Zac Arrowood officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Huntington. There will be no visitation. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 11 condolences.
Anne Moore Carson
anne.teach@yahoo.com
Sunday February 2, 2014 at
3:47 PM
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Debbie and Marsha,
What a loss! My deepest sympathy to you both. I have so many fond memories of Betty. She will be missed.
Anne
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Valorie Browning Skidmore
vskidmore22@gmail.com
Monday January 20, 2014 at
4:58 PM
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Debbie, you have my deepest sympathy. Your old friends are thinking of you especially at this time, wishing you peace and comfort. xo, Val
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Steve Flesher
wsflesher@frontier.com
Monday January 20, 2014 at
9:46 AM
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To Debbie, Marsha, Shade and the Extended Childress Family: I wish to convey my deepest sympathy. I remember Mrs. Childress very well. She had such a wonderfully giving and spirited personality. She is now in a better place and is no doubt at last reunited with Big C. and Little C. At a time where there is both mourning and celebration of a life well lived, may you take comfort in knowing you have the love and support of your friends.
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Gail and Shelby Neuhouser
Sunday January 19, 2014 at
11:46 PM
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With deep sadness we would like to express our sincerest sympathy to you, Debbie, and your family. Your mother was like a second mother to us both and we will miss her presence in our lives. She was a neighborhood icon for many years and one very special lady! So glad we got to see her one last time before she traveled on home. May God give you comfort and peace at this time of grieving, and hold you close in the palm of His hand.
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David Astle
Sunday January 19, 2014 at
9:11 PM
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Marsha and Debbie, Mary File texted me this afternoon that your mom's obituary was in today's paper. I think you both know my affection for her and for that reason I tried to come to the funeral. After 2 and a half hours of delay, the flight was cancelled and that was my only shot at making B'ville before the funeral. You know I visited her at Wingate on my last visit to B'ville and while I was trying to talk the nurse into telling me which room she was in she noticed me from the lounge and called out to me. Even with her obvious issues, she knew me and we talked about the kids and grandkids and even John's family. I interpreted that as we were important enough to her that she could still remember us. The feeling was definitely mutual. I will always remember her as one of my adopted moms.
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Suzanne Thompson Coburn
Sunday January 19, 2014 at
9:06 PM
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Debbie so sorry to hear of your moms passing... Prayers and hugs to you and and your family! Suzanne
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Latawna Rice
Sunday January 19, 2014 at
8:24 PM
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Debbie, So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I hope her memories will comfort your heart.She was a great mom to you and I know you will miss her.
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Megan Mynes
mmmynes@gmail.com
Sunday January 19, 2014 at
4:51 PM
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I am so, so, sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there with you at this time of sorrow. Debbie, I know how well you took care of your mother, loved her, and will miss her terribly. I wish you peace. My sympathies again to the family. Hugs always Megan
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Jenna Wilson Hensley
Sunday January 19, 2014 at
11:50 AM
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What wonderful memories I have of your mom! What an excellent seamstress and all around good person! She was one of my mom's best friends; a friendship that went on for many, many years. So sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Jenna Wilson Hensley
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Elsie & Randolph Barnes
elsiebarnes@windstream.net
Sunday January 19, 2014 at
9:39 AM
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To all of Betty's family. We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember as a wonderful lady. We send our love and prayers. May God bless each of you in your time of sorrow.
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R.J. "Bubba" Stone -Durham NC
Sunday January 19, 2014 at
6:22 AM
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Debbie and all of the Childress Family I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. I know she was a great lady and a wonderful person.You guys had awesome parents.Debbie you are an exceptionally devoted Daughter who took such great care of your mom for the last several years, You're Mom was blessed to have you. Hope you all can find some peace in her passing knowing shes in heaven with your dad and not suffering any more.We wish to extend our sincere condolences with admiration and respect. God bless you all with Love from Me and Joyce.
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