Obituary of Martha Lou Childress
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Martha Smith Childress, age 74, of Dunlap, TN passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at her home. She was a member of College Grove church of Christ. She loved sewing, cross stitching, cooking, and baking. Martha kept kids for over 40 years and loved every minute of it. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenny and Lucille Smith; husband, Gene Childress; son, Steven Childress; brothers, Rayburn and Mike Smith; son-in-law, Steve Smith.
She is survived by her daughter, Tracy Smith; granddaughter, Raven (Zack) Smith; grandsons, Jacob (AJ) Childress, Cody (Jessica) Anderson, Levi (Shanda) Camp, and Garrett (Kaitlin) Camp; great-granddaughters, Lou Childress, Karsyn and Addy Camp; great-grandson, Walker Camp; sister, Dorothy Smith; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 23 at 4:00 p.m. CDT in the funeral home chapel with Minister Elmer Bell officiating. Burial will be in Collier Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements by Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Road, Dunlap, TN. Family will receive friends Saturday 4:00-8:00 p.m. CDT.
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