Betty Ann Childress

October 13, 1944 - October 24, 2018

Betty Ann Childress, 74, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Signature Healthcare at Parkwood in Lebanon. She was born in Lebanon, Indiana on October 13, 1944, a daughter of the late James Wardie and Juanita Maude (Emmert) Nance. Betty was a lifelong resident of Lebanon and attended Lebanon High School. She was married to James Norman Childress on January 30, 1963; he survives. She held several administrative positions working in the Insurance Industry and Case New Holland in Lebanon. She enjoyed listening to a wide genre of music, reading, playing BINGO, photography and spending time with family and friends. Betty is survived by her loving family, husband of 55 years, James; daughter, Cindy Lynn Childress and partner, Chris Michael Richard of Zionsville; son, David Wayne Childress of Indianapolis; grandchildren, David James Childress of Brazil, IN, Ashley Marie Coleman-Childress of Brazil, IN; great grandchildren, Cade Drury, Jacob Drury, Izzabella Mae Childress; brothers, William (Diana) Nance of Coatesville and James (Sue) Nance of Lebanon. Betty was preceded in death by an infant sister, Janie Nance. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Myers Mortuary 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be on Saturday, October 27 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Betty’s honor to your choice of Hamilton County Humane Society, 1721 Pleasant Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 or American Cancer Society; 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46278.