Edna Childs

Edna Merle Seagraves Childs, 82, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, May 2, 2015 after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure. She was a lifelong member of Erastus Christian Church of Commerce and dearly loved her church family. She worked within the family business and was a devoted wife for over 64 years, beloved mother, and an accomplished homemaker. She also enjoyed; traveling the world, singing in the church choir, crocheting, baking, cooking, and taking care of her family.

Edna Merle is survived by her husband, Donald Childs of Commerce; sons, Steve (Linda) Childs and Jerry (Cindy) Childs both of Commerce; grandchildren Clint (Paula) Childs, Cassie Childs, Cody (Darea) Childs, Jenny (Robbie) King, and 5 great-grandchildren; as well as, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Daughter, Edna Carol, preceded her in death in 1953.

A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Childs was born October 23, 1932, to the late        Doris L. and Ethel Pittman Seagraves, and was preceded in death by a sister, Blondine S. Massey.

Family will receive friends, Sunday, May 3^rd from 5-8 pm at Little Ward Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 pm on Monday, May 4^th at Erastus Christian Church, Commerce, Georgia with Steve Parker and Billy Glosson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pall Bearers: Clint Childs, Cody Childs, Wendell Royal, Anna Garrison, Amber Garrison, and Justin Mejias.  Honorary Pall Bearers: Uncle Ernest and Aunt Louise Adams

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Erastus Christian Church or Gentiva Hospice of Athens.

Little-Ward Funeral Home Commerce is in charge of arrangements.