Irma Childress Obituary

The memory of Irma Childress of Birmingham, Alabama, who passed away on September 4, 2025 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Irma Childress to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Peterson and Mary Peterson; her husband Benjamin Childress, Sr.; and her daughter Venice Smiley. She is survived by: her children, Ellen Bonner (Alfred), Roderick Childress (Beverly), Reginald Childress and Benjamin Childress, Jr. (Gina); her grandchildren, Marcus Bonner, Marius Bonner, Devan Williams (Jeffery), Nathan Childress, Reginald D. Childress, Classie Childress, Laureal Childress, Benjamin Childress and Hunter McPherson; her sisters, Gladys Shepherd and Grace Shannon; and her siblings-in-law, Eugene Childress and Mary Louise Childress. She is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.