of Russellville, AR
November 24, 1941 - June 7, 2024
Carolyn Sue Childers, age 82, of Russellville, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, June 7th, 2024 at Stella Manor in Russellville, Arkansas. She was born in Mound City, Missouri on November 24th, 1941 to Frank Lee Rachau and Faye Ellen Helms Rachau. She was married to John William ''Jake'' Childers who passed away in 1986.
Sue worked as a truck driver for Prime for 10 plus years. She was a very hardworking woman with a strong work ethic. She held many jobs throughout her work history including, Flintrock Shirt Factory, Walmart and Tyson's where she worked as a USDA Quality Control Specialist. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed crafting, gardening (especially her flowers) and travelling. Sue loved the outdoors but was also a wonderful housekeeper. Her children often referred to her as ''Cinderella'' because when she showed up something was going to get cleaned. Sue was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and her strong presence will be greatly missed by her family.
Survivors include her children, Patty Dotson and fiancé, Tommy Coleman of Goodman, MO, Sandra Baird and husband, Kenneth of Pottsville, John Childers and wife, Linda of Clinton and Tammy Lillard and husband, Frank of Hartville, MO; nineteen grandchildren; forty-three great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis Monroe of Bondurant, IA; sisters-in-law, Pat Rachau of Richland, MO and Sally Reed and husband, David of FL and many extended family and friends who will also mourn her passing.
Sue is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Faye Rachau; her husband, John William Childers; son, Michael Hannon and siblings, Madgie Foote, Clifford Allen ''Butch'' Rachau, Mary Margueritte Nagunst, Frank Adelbert Rachau Sr., William C. ''Bill'' Rachau and Robert Leroy Rachau and one infant brother, Lester LaVern Rachau.
Funeral services for Sue will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas. Visitation will be 10:00 till 11:00 AM preceding the service. Burial will be in Dongola Cemetery where Sue will be laid to rest beside her husband John William. Bearers will be Chad Richardson, Jeremy Durham, Tony Durham, Brandan Ragland, Carson Ragland and Tanner Freeman.
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10 Condolence(s)
Ellen Stoll Mitchell
Thursday, July 4, 2024
I'm so sorry for you all loss I always loved Aunt Sue she was such a strong woman and was true to herself . Fly high Aunt Sue love and miss you Fitting for today the 4 th of July the holiday was always fun with you and Jake and the kids.
Beverly & Randy Jefferis
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Jake and Sue took some of us kids to a church in council bluffs to go get baptized love them both! May she rest in peace they gain an Angel ! Thoughts and prayers to all of you! Your memories will live on
Patrica Rachau and Sharron Hammer
Monday, June 10, 2024
Sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. I’m sure she was welcomed home with celebration and some Rachau mischief. Our love, thoughts and prayers will be with the family during this time.
Linda Parks
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Sue will be greatly missed. I remember her working at Flintrock. Prayers for the families.
Teresa Mikoloyck
Sunday, June 9, 2024
I always loved her beautiful smile. Her and Jake were a great pair. They are both missed. Hugs to all of her family.
Barbara Smith
Saturday, June 8, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a really sweet lady. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. My; thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this time. God Bless each one of you.
Morgan
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Tammy and all, SO sorry to hear about your mom. May God give you strength and plenty of time for healing...Love you
Carol Hannon
Saturday, June 8, 2024
I met Sue when she started work at the tutor plant with her son Michael she was a very hard worker at what ever she done loved this women dearly
Rose Downing
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Eternal Rest....
May the perpetual light shine upon you !
Thoughts and Prayers
Martin & DiAnna Wolfr
Saturday, June 8, 2024
We knew Sue cause she is related to us. I have known her for years. I love you all. Sandra, Patty, John and Tammy. Jake is hugging her right now and is saying she is in his arms again