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1915 - 2010
 Age: 95
CHILDRESS, Georgette R.
Lawrence
Georgette passed away Saturday morning, September 11, 2010 at Tendercare of Westwood, Kalamazoo. She was born March 29, 1915 in Malvern, Arkansas the daughter of the late George and Girlie (Gibson) Rosenburg. She was a graduate of Western Normal Teachers College with a Masters degree in education. She taught in Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Europe as an exchange teacher. She was a member of the Lawrence United Methodist Church and later the Portage United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Kalamazoo teachers Association and loved playing cards with her friends, gardening, traveling and living in Spain for several years. In 1936 in Chicago, IL she was united in marriage to Gerald S. Childress who preceded her in death in 1984. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen Hadley. Surviving are a son, Ronald (Marti) Childress of Idlewild, MI; grandson, Scott A. (Becky) Childress of Plainwell; great granddaughters, Haley and Megan Childress; nephew, Wister Childress of Ontario, CA and many dear friends. Family will received friends Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral service will be held Wednesday 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Teachers Association in memory of Georgette or to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. |
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Shirlee Bowen Jones
Saturday September 18, 2010 at
6:08 PM
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A wonderful teacher who made a hugh impact on my life and help establish a love of learning. I loved hearing about her from my sister who woud visit Georgette in the nursing.
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Sheri Lynne Aman
Thursday September 16, 2010 at
2:48 PM
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Ms. Childress will always be remembered in my heart as being a wonderful and fun kindergarten teacher at Oakwood Elementary School. She gave me some fond memories of kindergarten. We had a large class and she always seemed to be cheerful. She had a real love for her students. Down through the years, I would bump into Ms. Childress from time to time and she was thrilled to hear that I was studying to become a teacher. She made a difference in the lives of many children and she will be missed. Thanks for those everyday gifts of love. Cherish those sweet memories. Casting all your cares upon Him for He careth for you.
I Peter 5:7 Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Ruth & Hilmar Burgess
hburg22@aol.com
Wednesday September 15, 2010 at
4:48 PM
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It was a pleasure to have Georgette was my room mate at Tendercare of Westwood. She was conerned for me and I was concerned for her. Now she is "Safe in the Arms of Jesus".
We love you all: Ron, Marti, Scott, Becky, Haley and Megan. Also, Dar and Kathy.
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Nicole Warner
madison1005@aol.com
Wednesday September 15, 2010 at
11:04 AM
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She was such a beautiful person. She had great stories of her life and adventures. I will always remember her great smile and he beautiful spirit. She always had a smile and liked her things just so!! May you rest in peace.
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Royal Webster
Tuesday September 14, 2010 at
11:41 PM
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For Ron,
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. I know you will miss her greatly. Rejoice in knowing that she and your dad are together again for all time.
Again, my condolences to you and your family.
Royal Webster
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Cathy and Tangerine
Tuesday September 14, 2010 at
10:10 AM
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Such a wonderful neighbor and friend to us! We miss her colorful and interesting stories of Spain, her life and of teaching. While she did not know us at the end, we will always remember her laugh, her kindness to us and so many days of chatting on the porch or at her dining room table. For a long time after she moved from the condo, we would look for and miss her sitting daily in her picture window as she sorted her mail. We are so glad to have been a part of her life.
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