Everta "Buddie" Ann (Ward) Childress, age 81, a lifelong Coalgate resident, went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2020 at Coalgate, OK. She was born on December 2, 1938, to Mike L. & Madeline (McCorkle) Ward, at Ada, OK. She attended Coalgate Schools. Buddie Ann worked closely with her only sibling, John W. Ward, at the Coalgate Tag Office and over 35 devoted years at the Circle N Market in Coalgate. Buddie Ann eloped with James (Jimmy) Madison Childress on June 15, 1956 at Las Vegas, NV. They shared 43 beautiful years of marriage together before he preceded her in death on July 8, 1996. Buddie Ann was a faithful Christian and lifelong member of the Coalgate Church of Christ. She loved the OKC Thunder, playing Canasta with her Canasta ladies; yet her greatest joy was her children.

SURVIVED BY

CHILDREN: Mike Childress of Kiowa, OK
Joe Childress of Coalgate, OK
Marla (Childress) Latham of Norman, OK

5-GRANDCHILDREN
6-GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

Along with many nieces, nephews & special family & friends.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

PARENTS: Mike L. & Madeline (McCorkle) Ward
HUSBAND: James Madison Childress
GRANDSON: Luke Childress
BROTHER: John W. Ward