Roberta O. Childress

Roberta O. Childress obituary

Roberta O. Childress

Roberta Childress Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kerby Funeral Home, Inc. on Aug. 20, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Roberta O. Childress, age 58 of Henagar, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Dekalb Regional. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2pm at Kerby Funeral Home. Kerby Funeral Home Announcing, www.kerbyfuneralhome.com. Family will receive friends from 1pm until 2pm at Kerby Funeral Home Chapel. Survived by Daughter: Heather Ott of Henager 3 Sons: Holden Childress (Lasha) of Pisgah, James Horne Jr of Ider, Matthew Childress (Bre) of Henagar 6 Grandchildren: Rae, Thor, De'Markus, Brennan, Artie, Olivia 1 Brother: Robert Kenneth Ott I of VA Sister-in-Law: Jane Ott of Ider 2 Nephews: Justin Ott and William Ott Several other nieces and nephews Preceded in Death by Parents: Louise and MB Ott Brother: Smokey Ott

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Roberta Childress's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

August 28, 2025

Evangeline S.Atchley posted to the memorial.

August 20, 2025

Kerby Funeral Home, Inc. posted to the memorial.

August 20, 2025

Kerby Funeral Home, Inc. posted an obituary.

2 Entries

Evangeline S.Atchley

August 28, 2025

Roberta was a great friend and person ,fun classmate. She was always a fun person to talk to .I will miss her alot and I will always rember her smile and her beautiful red hair and all those curls. Roberta was a great and beautiful person all round. I will miss her alot. May she rest in peace.

Kerby Funeral Home, Inc.

August 20, 2025

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Kerby Funeral Home, Inc.

17554 Alabama Highway 75 P.O. Box 207, Henagar, AL 35978

Make a Donation
in Roberta Childress's name

How to support Roberta's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Roberta Childress's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Roberta Childress's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

August 28, 2025

Evangeline S.Atchley posted to the memorial.

August 20, 2025

Kerby Funeral Home, Inc. posted to the memorial.

August 20, 2025

Kerby Funeral Home, Inc. posted an obituary.