Reba Boblett Childress

Reba Boblett Childress, 86, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away July 9, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Childress. Born May 26, 1924, in Buchanan, she was a daughter of the late Isaac and Jennie Ayers Boblett. Mrs. Childress was a retired, self-employed beautician and a member of Fairview Christian Church. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Isaac Dennis Boblett, Raleigh D. Boblett and Warren C. Boblett; and three sisters, Louise Falls, Geneva Hodges and Evelyn Boblett. Survivors include her daughter, Cathy Barefoot, of Gloucester Point; her son, John Childress and wife, Debbie, of Amherst; sister, Ollie Hancock, of W.Va.; three grandchildren, John "J.J." Childress Jr. and wife, Robbie, Tanya Dickerson and husband, Brian, and Jason Childress and girlfriend, Daisy, and her son, Andrew; three greatgrandchildren, Amber, Kayli and Haley; three stepgreatgrandchildren, Morgan, Nick and Olivia; special friends, Dot and Marie; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, July 11, 2010, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel and at other times at the residence of Mrs. Childress. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 12, 2010, at Spring Hill Cemetery by the Rev. D. Jack Hamilton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fairview Christian Church, Caring Fund, or to the American Heart Association. To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.whitten funeralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Park Avenue Chapel, is assisting the family.