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1933 Snookie 2021

Snookie Pennell Childress

June 8, 1933 — April 29, 2021

Snookie Pennell Childress, age 87 of Wilkesboro went home to be with her Lord on Thursday morning, April 29, 2021. Snookie was born on June 8, 1933 to the late “Doc” William and Ruby Jane Pennell. Snookie grew up in East Taylorsville Baptist Church. She will be lovingly remembered for spoiling her grandchildren, supporting her husband’s ministry and baking “Snookie” bread.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Childress was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-seven years, Rev. Albert Ray Childress, brother, James Fred Pennell and grandson, Stephen Critz, Jr.
Those left to cherish and share the memories of Snookie include her two daughters, Melody Critz and husband Steve, and Kim Bouchillon and husband Jimmy, six grandchildren, Amanda Critz Staley (Michael), Kaitlyn Bouchillon, Sarah Critz Caudle (Jeremy), Daniel Bouchillon, Matthew Bouchillon, and Jameson Bouchillon, one great- grandchild Alexys Caudle, and a niece, Scottie Barnes.
A graveside service for Mrs. Childress will be conducted at Taylorsville City Cemetery on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 3:00 pm. Rev. Mark Marshall will officiate.
The family requests that donations be made to Samaritan’s Purse/Donor Ministries P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607 and Forgiven Ministry 200 Macedonia Church Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28681.


Covid 19 restrictions apply to all funeral services.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com
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