Betty Sue Childers

Betty “Sue” Burgess Childers, age 84, of Taylorsville, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 peacefully at her residence, lovingly surrounded by her family. Mrs. Childers will lie in state at Alexander Funeral Service on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday from noon until 1:00 p.m. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at the Three Forks Church Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 6. Dr. Carson Moseley and Associate Pastor Jimmy Parker will officiate.
She was born to the late David Lee and Ransom Deal Burgess on January 4, 1936 in Alexander County. She was a member of Three Forks Baptist Church. Before retirement, Sue was employed by Schneider Mills, but will always be remembered as a wonderful homemaker and for her famous pound cakes. She loved to travel and had been all over the world and here at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband who was Coy Lee Childers, two brothers Garfield and Roland Burgess, three sisters Iva Lee Teague, Rozella St. Clair, and Gussie St. Clair.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children Craig Lane Childers & wife Debbie, Adam Lee Childers & wife Melissa, Myrna Joy Childers one brother Max Burgess; four sisters Florence St. Clair, Vivia Cline, Casino Bentley, and Vernell Sharpe; five grandchildren Haley, Cameron (and wife Erin), Aaron, Leah, and Ethan; one great-grandchild Nala, all of Taylorsville; along with a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be sent to the Gideons International @ Po Box 517; Taylorsville, NC 28681 or to Carolina Caring – Hospice at 3975 Robinson Rd; Newton, NC 28658.
Covid-19 restrictions apply to all service.