Marie Miller Childers Bridges, age 86, of Taylorsville left this world for her heavenly home on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Sherrills Ford Hospice House. She was born on January 9, 1932, the daughter of the late Arthur and Robbie Bentley Miller. During her career she worked in the child care industry. Marie was a member at Calvary Baptist Church and loved the Lord. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. Marie was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She will truly be missed but will forever be in our hearts. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Glenn Elwood Bridges; first husband James Darrell Childers; daughters Sharon Melvin and Sheila Childers; brothers Wade, Paul Dean, Ned, Daniel, and Brad Miller; and sister Dorothy Lingle.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters Jeannie Childers Baird of Palm Springs, CA; Vickie Jarrell of Taylorsville; and Beverly Lackey of Bethlehem; son Rickey Childers; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; along with a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 3, 2018 from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm at Calvary Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 3:30 pm with the Rev. Steve Dagenhart and Rev. Gary Jennings officiating. Burial will follow at Taylorsville City Cemetery.