Betty Jean Smith Childree

Mrs. Betty Jean Smith Childree of Slocomb passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

Born in 1935 to the late Marlie and Lillie Mae Kirkland Smith, Betty grew up in the Fadette Community. Upon graduation from Slocomb High School in 1953, she worked at Fort Rucker as a Budget Analyst until her retirement in 1992 after many years of service. Betty was a member of the First Baptist Church of Slocomb and the TEL Sunday school class. She was a loving Christian mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be dearly missed by all those who loved her.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Childree.

She is survived by a son, Cecil “Steve” Childree (Katie), Birmingham; a daughter, Marlene Childree Henig (Tommy), Dothan; a granddaughter, Cecilia Henig Johnson (William), Birmingham; a grandson, Joshua Childree (Rebecca), Charlotte, NC; a brother, James L. Smith (Gayle), Abbeville; several special cousins, nieces, and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in the Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Slocomb with Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wiregrass Children’s Home, Southeast Alabama Child Advocacy Center, or Chrysalis, A Home for Girls.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the wonderful care provided by Debra Hill, and ACG Hospice for their comfort and support