Childers, Florine M.
Passed: 2002-12-15
Age: 81
Source: Ravenswood News
Death Notice:
Obituary Date: 2002-11-18
Information: Florine M. (Ma Ma Flo) Childers, 81, of Ripley, died Sunday, December 15, 2002, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg WV. She was born March 23, 1921 in Wolfe Summit WV, daughter of the late Floyd and Clara Jenkins Myers. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church of Ripley, a 50-year member of the Ripley Order of Eastern Star where she was a past Worthy Grand Matron, 50-year member of the GFWC-Woman's Club of Ripley, and served as a Den Mother of Cub Scouts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C. B. ""Curley"" Childers. She is survived by two sons, Gary W. Childers and wife Karen of Durham NC and Brad Childers of Ripley WV; daughter, Jackie Crawfis and husband Greg of Mansfield OH; brothers, William E. Myers of Eustis FL, Clyde Myers of Clarksburg and Floyd Myers of Pruntytown WV; sisters, Ava Holts of Charlotte NC and Mary Myers of Mansfield OH; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be today (Wednesday, December 18) at 11 a.m. at the Epworth United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Ken Krimmel officiating. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. The burial will be in the Pine Hill Cemetery, Ripley WV. Condolences can be e-mailed at www.parsonswaybright.com.