Sheila Gail Richey Childress

Sheila Gail Richey Childress obituary, Rainsville, AL

Sheila Gail Richey Childress

Sheila Richey Childress Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel - Rainsville on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Mrs. Sheila Gail Richey Childress age 73, of Alexandria passed away on Thursday, Sept 25, 2025. Funeral services are set for 1pm Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with pastor Lynn Childress and family officiating. Burial will be in Geraldine Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8pm Monday at the funeral home. W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband, Lynn Childress; daughters, Shelena (Anthony) Cofield; and Shelley (Michael) Martin; brothers, Danny (Pat) Richey and Roger Richey; grandchildren, Michaela Martin, Emma Martin, and Isabella Martin.
She was preceded in death by her parents, D.T. and Jessie Ruth Richey.
Sheila served with her husband for 38 years at Agape Christian Fellowship, retired from teaching after 30 years. She was a wonderful wife, and mother, a lover of people, a faithful friend, and a generous soul who lived her life to the fullest and glory to God.
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