Billie R. Childress

Billie R. Childress, 79, of Jemison, Alabama passed away March 10, 2020 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, Alabama. She was born September 19, 1940 in Jefferson County, daughter of the late Floyd Whitman and the late Opal Dover. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her Sons, Wayne (Shelley) Childress, Mark (Diane) Childress; Daughter, Jennifer (John) Beckworth; Brother, James Whitman; Granddaughters, Alyssa Free, Alyson Childress, Carsyn Childress, Meghan Beckworth, Emily Beckworth; Grandson, Zachary Childress; Great-Grandson, Jack Free. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Donald D. Childress; Father, Floyd Whitman; Mother, Opal Dover. Friends will be received Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Mars Hill Baptist Church. Services will be held Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Mars Hill Baptist Church with Rev. William Short officiating. Interment will follow in Mars Hill Baptist Cemetery, Jemison, Alabama. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.