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Laura Childes Obituary
She attended nursing school at Anderson University, where she played varsity tennis and was nursing student of the year in 1981. She received her nursing degree from Anderson University, followed by a masters degree as a Nurse Practitioner at Indiana University.
Laura met the love of her life, Jeffrey Childes, early in life while in junior high school. They fell in love at university and were wed on May 22, 1982. They were blessed with 6 children and created a home environment characterized by the love of the Lord, constant hospitality, music, education, and great joy. Laura homeschooled all 6 of her children and showed a constant dedication and perseverance to their success and well-being. She raised physicians, artists, entrepreneurs, a pastor, daughters who followed her footsteps in nursing, and took great pride in their successes.
Tragically, in January 2012, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She underwent surgery and radiation, and although cured of her cancer, she suffered slow cognitive decline during the remainder of her life. Throughout her suffering, Laura demonstrated strong faith in her Lord and a supernatural peace and joy despite her circumstances. Her strength and disposition were an encouragement to those around her.
On September 7, 2025, Laura went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by family, the hymns that she loved, and prayer. Laura is survived by her brother, Dr. David Brown, her husband, Dr. Jeffrey Childes, her 6 children and their spouses - Kristen and Brad Hartman, Mariel and Trevor Harding, Ben and Kaitlyn Childes, Jon and Angelica Childes, Emily and David Schermers, Daniel and Emily Childes, as well as 16 grandchildren.
"So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal."
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Service Information
Saturday, September 13, 2025
2:30-3:30pm - Visitation
4pm - Memorial Service
Grace and Peace Presbyterian Church
1215 Buncombe Rd.
Greenville, SC 29609
17 Entries
Barbara Platt
October 16, 2025
So sorry to have seen this, however I know she is with her Lord and Savior in Heaven.
I had the pleasure of assisting her through a company Jeff hired. I saw her decline, the struggle Jeff had when he had to make the decision to move her to Assisted Living.
What a wonderful Godly couple and I will ALWAYS remember Dr. Childes as a loving caring husband who was there for the many years of her illness and NOT giving up on her.
Sue Ellen (Jessup) Easterday
September 16, 2025
Laura left an amazing legacy with lives she touched sharing her love for the Lord. As one of my best childhood friends, she helped me to a personal relationship with Christ. A particular special memory was the youth trip to "Jesus `78" festival in the PA mountains. I remember a spark between Jeff and Laura on that trip that would blossom into a beautiful marriage. I trust that God will hold your family close in your grief. I´m so sorry for your loss! Sending love from TN. (Here is a fun pic of when we got to get together before you moved from Indiana)
In His love, Sue Ellen (Jessup) Easterday
Linda Kitchen
September 16, 2025
To the entire Childes family and loved ones, Laura was a beacon of light and joy. I was blessed to know her and to observe how she raised her lovely family. May the Lord hold you all close during this difficult time of loss. Laura´s love poured out from Jesus´s love in her. May you always receive the deep love of Christ. With love, Linda Kitchen
Tim Clark
September 16, 2025
Jeff and Laura Childes,
All I think about when I hear your names is Kindness. Your warm smiles are both etched in my brain. Sending our love.
- Tim and Melanie Clark
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Steve Howell
September 13, 2025
Remember Laura from high school. Beautiful, smart, awesome! Also remember Jeff, great person and basketball player from a few years ago! Congrats on a legacy and life well-lived Laura. Too soon.
Vicky Hubbard
September 13, 2025
Laura was one of the most gracious, loving ladies I've known. She was so pleasant to be with.And Jeff was so attentive & loving with her. It has been my privilege to know this godly couple. And their children...likewise.
Lori Stone
September 12, 2025
I got to know Laura through the Belarus ministry at North Hills Church. She was always so kind to me and radiated such joy. Even after her surgery, when I would see her, she was so sweet, handling her challenges with such grace. She will be missed!
Cindy Williams
September 12, 2025
Childes family-
It´s been a long hard goodbye, and you have loved Laura well. It was a privilege to witness your faithfulness... and hers!
Even though I didn´t know the Laura you have been grieving and missing for so long-before the ravages of cancer, her love and devotion to Jesus and to you shone through clearly to me in my interactions with her over the past several years. At one of my last visits I was reading "The Secret Garden" to Laura, and one of the characters in the story was overwhelmed by the beauty and magic of nature and spontaneously began to sing the doxology... at which point Laura perked up and chimed in. I am rejoicing that Laura is experiencing the ultimate beauty of being in God´s presence where there is fulness of joy... and very likely singing a new special doxology all her own. I´m praying
that God will continue to meet each of you at whatever place of grief you find yourself today, and bring you special confirmations that He is very present.
With gratitude for her well lived life,
Cindy Williams
Sandy Scaringi
September 12, 2025
Sometimes when someone passes others have to think of something sweet to say. This is the exact opposite of how it is with Laura.
I´m so very thankful for my friendship with you Laura. You really loved your family and loved to tell me updates on everyone!! I loved your Grammy name Mimsi and how you got the Mimsi special at Tandem, your favorite restaurant! We were sisters in Christ and you encouraged me so many times with Scripture, Biblical truth and reminders of God´s amazing love and promises! You had the kindest heart which broke over what God´s heart breaks over. You saw the good in others and extended grace and mercy as God had given to you! You had a great sense of humor and I´ll treasure the memories of our laughs together...especially in the pool as we exercised...except when I splashed you by accident! That was NOT funny! Thank you for being my friend and sister in Christ ... I am sad to say goodbye for now but know you are whole and full of joy in Heaven.
Jeff and all your children and grandchildren you are all so special!! A big family that loves Jesus and one another! You loved your wife and mom and Mimsi so well!!! I have been praying and will continue to pray that our God of all comfort will comfort you as you remember and grieve your great loss! God bless you all!!
Love in Jesus
Sandy
Timothy Cullison
September 11, 2025
Very fond memories of time spent with you when our children were young. Your fellowship, gracious hospitality, and meals we shared were the best thing about living in Muncie, IN.
Brewton
September 10, 2025
Childes Family,
So sad to hear about sweet Lauras passing. What a precious soul she was.....through it all, from beginning to end, but we know this is not the end for dear Laura.
You will carry her in your heart forever.
I know that you all loved her well and she certainly loved you all well.
Love,
The Brewtons
Lori Desautels
September 10, 2025
I am so very sorry Jeff and family!! I am lifting you all up in thoughts and prayers with so much love
Debora
September 10, 2025
Rest in peace my friend.
Elaine Kaufman
September 10, 2025
Prayers for God's strength during this time. Laura is rejoicing in heaven and finally free from pain. Our assurance is that we will all see her again.
Doug Emr
September 9, 2025
I love you guys! Your family has been a great inspiration and help for me over the years. I pray for you often. I fondly remember the fun times at Lake Toxaway cabin and routinely riding our bikes on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Laura is peacefully in the arms of our Savior!
Marian McSwigan
September 8, 2025
Dr Jeff and Family. My sincere sympathy to you and your family at this sad time of Miss Laura´s passing. I´m am grateful to have met Miss Laura and to have been in her presence a few times to laugh and talk. Know of my thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Sincerely Marian McSwigan
Joanne Quebe
September 8, 2025
Sending love and sympathy during this time of earthly separation from your wife, mom, mother-in-law and grandmother. What a wonderful tribute to a godly lady who loved her Lord and is now with Him!
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