Elizabeth A. Childress, 72, of Alum Creek went home Thursday February 4, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.
She retired from the Kanawha County Board of Education.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; son, Charlie; and step daughter, Shelby Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughter, Julie Ann Rusnak; son, Howard Darby; stepdaughters, Patsy Dingess, Opal Woodzell and Betty McCallister; sisters, Betty Gibson, Linda Bias, and Jean Cantley; 5 grandchildren, 10 step grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Jesse Perdue and Pastor Chris Sowards officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
I will miss this sweet lady I love her dearly,, we became friends when she came into my work I thought who is this lady (loud and proud) only would let a few get close to her which I did very quickly I know a good soul when I see one… Mrs Childress I will always remember you and your family,Julie ,Chris ,Emmett , little Leah..
The West Virginia and Kanawha County Associations of Retired School Employees extend their sincere sympathy to you, the family, in your sorrow. Blessings to all.
Deepest sympathy and condolences to her family from Laurie and Donna at FamilyCare. We so wanted to be at the services today, but unfortunately we cannot, we will definitely be there in spirit. She touched us, made us chuckle, she will always be fondly remembered.
Puggie and I use to call each others sisters and
She will be missed by John and I both. Our hearts goes out to the entire family during this difficult time. Puggie will be missed
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family Emmett, Chris, Michelle Julie ,her sister Linda, whom were our neighbors love & prayers
She was a wonderful “great aunt” who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Rest In Peace Aunt Puggie.
We are so sorry about Liz. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.