Velda Geraldine “Gerry” Childers, 86, a wonderful mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.
Memorial Service: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at The Conservatory, 200 Country Brook Drive, Keller.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Gerry’s name to a charity of choice.
Gerry was born March 25, 1930, in Cement, Okla., to the late John and Grace Waldron. She was raised by her grandparents on their ranch. Gerry loved music, dancing, playing piano, cooking, fishing, and gardening. She was an avid believer in Jesus Christ. She was a wonderful storyteller of the colorful tales of her life.
Gerry was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Childers; parents; and brother.
Survivors: Daughter, Linda Plohg and husband, Tim; son, Jay Childers and wife, Carolyn; grandchildren, Robert Plohg and wife, Peggy, Jim Plohg and wife, Kristen, Delane Childers and wife, Yesenia, and Derek Childers and wife, Paula; great-grandchildren, Amelia, Sophia, Ellory, Henry, and Harrison Plohg, Brittany, Samantha, Caleb and Christian Childers; sisters, Virginia Hammontree and Suzie Buck; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.