Ruby Jane Childers

Ruby Jane Childers obituary, Boaz, AL

Ruby Jane Childers

Ruby Childers Obituary

Visit the Mcrae Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Ms. Ruby Jane Childers, age 61, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Friday, 21, 2025, at her residence. 

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Nick Mitchell and Bro. Johnny Bennefield officiating. Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday evening, February 24, 2025, from 6:00 pm until 8:00pm at the funeral home.

 Ms. Childers was born in Alabama on January 23, 1964, to James Edward & Hettie Florine Qualls Childers. She was a heavy equipment traffic escort. 

 Ms. Childers is survived by her Son: Dustin & Amber Phillips of Boaz, 

Daughter: Andrea & Brian Cahela of Boaz, Grandchildren: Dillon Cahela, Haylee Cahela, Axton Albright, and Laila River Phillips, Brother: Tom & Candi Childers of Lincoln, Sisters: Patricia & Tommy Gortney of Geraldine, Gail Hollis of Cullman, Nola & Tim Wilson of Weaver, and Tracy & David Bartz of North Carolina, Chosen brother & sister: Mark & Connie Hughes of Pell City, and a Host of Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents: James E. & Florine Q. Childers, Brother-in-Law: David Hollis, and Sister: Goldie Hollis. 

 Pallbearers will be Eugene Oliver, Chris Wilson, Brad Garmon, Nathan Lambert, James Barksdale, and Robert Tipton.

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