Mary Annie Lee Childers, 91 years of age, went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband, the Rev. Barney V. Childers on January 30, 2013. She was a devoted pastor's wife for over 50 years. She was always ready to serve the laity. Many remember the delicious coconut pies she baked for everyone she knew. She was available to anyone who needed a shoulder to lean on and was known for her ability to get a prayer through to God's throne.
Living to cherish the memories are a daughter, Pati Edwards and her husband, the Rev. Kevin Edwards of Four Oaks, and a son, Clyde Childers and wife Thelma of Spring Hill, Tennessee. Also surviving are a granddaughter, Elizabeth Ashlyn Edward; two grandsons, Mike Childers and wife Alisa and Mark Childers and wife Ivey; four great-grandchildren, Mychael Ashlyn, Ethan Wyatt, Dyllan Joi and Ayden Christopher Lane Childers. She is also survived by two brothers, Bobby Caudle and Paul Caudle and several nieces and nephews of State Road.
The family will receive friends and relatives at Wagram Church of God, 22741 McKay Street on Saturday, 2, 2013 from 1-2 p.m. followed by a Welcome Home Service at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Sammy Oxendine, a long time ministry friend and her pastor, and the Rev. Harry Clark officiating. Burial will follow in the Raeford Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.