Irene L. Childress, age 96, of Marbledale, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 2nd, 2016. She was preceded in death by husband Rev. Curtis Jackson Childress, children, Jimmy and Alma Childress, parents, William and Susie Burkhart, siblings, Leona, Leasa, Thelma, and Gladys, daughter-in-law Patricia Childress, and several sisters. She is survived by sons, Jack Childress, and wife Charlotte, Kenneth Childress, and David Childress, and wife Darlene; sister Billie Burkhart many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 6th, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City, with funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, October 7th, 2016 at Hill Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. interment service. www.mynattfh.com. Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City, 2829 Rennoc Road, Knoxville, TN 37918. 865-688-2331
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