Shirley Lee "Tanner" Childress's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2026 in Clinton, North Carolina

Shirley Lee "Tanner" Childress

May 1, 1939 - January 2, 2026 (86 years old)

Clinton, North Carolina

Shirley Lee "Tanner" Childress's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2026 in Clinton, North Carolina

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Shirley Lee "Tanner" Childress

May 1, 1939 - January 2, 2026 (86 years old)

Clinton, North Carolina

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Shirley Lee Childress Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 2, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Shirley Lee Childress of Clinton, North Carolina. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Tanner and Lillian Tanner; her son Gary W. Childress; and her siblings, Johnny Tanner, Jimmy Tanner, Jerry Tanner, Billy Tanner, Tommy Tanner, Richard Tanner and Elaine Tanner Larson.

She is survived by: her sons, Richard Childress, Bill Childress (Pam) and Lynn Childress; and her sisters, Ann McLeod and Peggy Tanner of Sanford. She is also survived by five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to Transitions LifeCare, 200 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Butler Funeral Home



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