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Born Wednesday, January 21, 1931 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Edd Jones and the late Mattie Sorrell Jones.
She was the beloved matriarch of her family, she leaves a legacy of love, devotion, and treasured memories. She devoted her life to her family, taking an active role in raising her cherished grandchildren. Each grandchild will forever remember the love, guidance, and care she poured into their lives.
Billie Jean was well known for the warm, comforting meals she lovingly prepared-meals that made every family gathering feel like home. Her home was filled with the aroma of good food and the sound of laughter.
She also enjoyed shopping trips with her sister, where conversations flowed easily and laughter came often as they searched for the perfect bargain. She was a true bargain hunter, always finding joy in the thrill of the hunt and the treasures she discovered.
She will be deeply missed and her love will continue to guide the hearts of those who knew and loved her
Private Family Committal Services for Mrs. Childress will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Dyer County Memorial Gardens.
She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Debbie Lynn Copeland ; six grandchildren Danny Greco (Jamie), Tiffani Glass (Rick), Angie Boone, Julie McFay, Kevin Greco and Stephen Copeland; eleven great-grandchildren, Lauren Cordova (Derek), Christian Greco, Megan Deutschlander, Shelby Ferdelman (Jeremie), Brandon Kilzer, Emily Hicks (Zack), Amanda Kilzer, Anna Glass, Ayden Greco Tucci, Mercapto McFay and Mercaydes McFay and five great-great-grandchildren, Jaxson Cordova, Elijah Ferdelman, Harper Cordova, Deacon Hicks and Jeremiah Ferdelman and soon to join the family, Faith Hicks and Grace Hicks.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Charles L. "Tuffy" Childress; two daughters, Gail Boone and Charlotte Jean Nadeau, two sisters, Norma Jones Burse and Patricia Jones Golden; granddaughter-in-law, Tammy Greco and grandson-in-law, Shawn McFay.
Online condolences may be made to the family at johnsonwilliamsfuneralhome.com. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Billie Jean Childress.
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