Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameSamuel Wayne CHILDREY [53681], [53685], [53686], [53682]
BirthDec 22, 1945, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [53685]
DeathAug 6, 2010, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [53685]
BurialEvergreen Memory Gardens, 7901 US 158, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [53685]
MotherMildred Ophelia McDONALD (1926-2013)
Spouses
BirthNov 17, 1953, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [53686]
DeathApr 9, 2022, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [53686]
BurialEvergreen Memory Gardens, 7901 US 158, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [53686]
Obituary Online notes for Samuel Wayne CHILDREY
Samuel Wayne Childrey, 64, of Forest Street in Reidsville went to be with the Lord
on Friday, August 6, 2010, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

The family saw friends on Sunday, August 8, 2010, at Citty Funeral Home. Private graveside services were held on Monday, August 9, 2010, at Evergreen Memory Gardens with Elder David Underwood officiating.

A native of Rockingham County, he was a son of Samuel Thomas and Mildred Leake Childrey. He lived in Reidsville his entire life.

Wayne was a retired maintenance employee with the Rockingham County School System and worked for several years with Macfield of Reidsville. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors included his wife, Carol Underwood Childrey of the home. Parents, Sam and Mildred Leake Childrey of Reidsville. Brothers, Dwight Childrey and wife Janice of Reidsville and Mark Childrey and partner Terrell Bowers of Reidsville. Brother-In-Law, Robert Underwood and wife Brenda of New Market, Tennessee. Sister-In-Law, Cathy Underwood of Reidsville. Also several nieces and nephews.

The Citty Funeral Home of Reidsville assisted the Childrey family.

We miss you, brother!

"For some moments in life, there are no words..."
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Obituary Online notes for Carol Elaine (Spouse 1)
Carol Underwood Childrey passed away at her home in Reidsville on Saturday April 9th, 2022.

She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband, Samuel Wayne Childrey; father, Philmon Horace Underwood; mother, Francis Moore Underwood; brothers, Walter Wesley Underwood, Philmon Horace Underwood Jr., and sister, Catherine Underwood.

She was survived by her brother Christopher 'Robbie' Underwood (of Tennessee) and a sister, Michelle Sundeen (of the home). Several nieces and nephews also survive.

She retired as a supervisor at Creighton Shirt Makers in Reidsville.

She enjoyed spending time with and taking care of her family and did so as much as possible. She was treasured by all that knew her. She went home to be with the lord peacefully. Now she is dancing with the love of her life, Wayne, on that golden dance floor.

A graveside service was held at Evergreen Memory Gardens on Thursday, April 14, 2022.

The Citty Funeral Home of Reidsville served the family of Carol Childrey.
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