Betty Ann Childress
September 10, 1942 ~ August 25, 2020
Betty Ann Childress, 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Vienna, Virginia on August 25th, 2020.
At her request, no service will be held.
Betty Ann was born September 10th, 1942, in Louisa, Virginia, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Eugene Childress; mother, Vivian Stevens; father, Cleon Chick; stepfather, Thomas Stevens; daughter, Telka Penley; and son, Donald Trainham. For 30 years, she passionately and successfully worked as a real estate agent for RE/MAX before retiring.
After retirement, Betty Ann devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to family and friends, as well as her sweet dog, Ella. She arguably created one of the finest flower gardens in Northern Virginia. She also loved tending to her extensive miniature doll house collection.
She is survived by her sons, Timothy Trainham of Richmond, VA and Bryant Childress of Richmond, VA; daughter, Beth Swearingen of Fayetteville, AR; sister, Judy Chick Beaton of Hillsboro Beach, FL; and special friend, Doug Wallen of Vienna, VA. She also leaves behind 9 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a niece and two nephews.
She will be missed dearly and remembered as a bright light for anyone who was lucky enough to cross paths with her.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation or your local SPCA.
At her request, no service will be held.
Betty Ann was born September 10th, 1942, in Louisa, Virginia, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Eugene Childress; mother, Vivian Stevens; father, Cleon Chick; stepfather, Thomas Stevens; daughter, Telka Penley; and son, Donald Trainham. For 30 years, she passionately and successfully worked as a real estate agent for RE/MAX before retiring.
After retirement, Betty Ann devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to family and friends, as well as her sweet dog, Ella. She arguably created one of the finest flower gardens in Northern Virginia. She also loved tending to her extensive miniature doll house collection.
She is survived by her sons, Timothy Trainham of Richmond, VA and Bryant Childress of Richmond, VA; daughter, Beth Swearingen of Fayetteville, AR; sister, Judy Chick Beaton of Hillsboro Beach, FL; and special friend, Doug Wallen of Vienna, VA. She also leaves behind 9 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a niece and two nephews.
She will be missed dearly and remembered as a bright light for anyone who was lucky enough to cross paths with her.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation or your local SPCA.
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Betty always made you feel special and was a lovely person to be with. She will be dearly missed
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I first knew Betty Ann at the toy store where we shared our love of dollhouses. Then we met again at the widow’s group. She was a gracious hostess and a lovely person to call your friend. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones at this difficult time. She will be greatly missed!
Betty Ann’s smile and contributions will be missed by her friends in the Foundations Learning Community Bible Study at Vienna Presbyterian Church. Our sincere sympathy goes out to her family and friends as they mourn her death. Sincerely, The Foundations Learning Community
Betty Ann was a very loving person who always thought of others and cared for both people and animals. I met her at Vienna Presbyterian Church in Vienna, Va and her warm smile and friendly manner touched me deeply. I enjoyed our friendly chats over the phone. I will miss her and will always cherish her kindness and loving spirit.
Betty Anne was a wonderful Southern lady. We worked together prior to her moving to Remax and afterward! She was a friend you could call in a storm, and she could & would calm you down.She was a class act and a true friend. I will miss her and I offer my sincere condolences to her family & friends she will be missed.