Patsy Childers

Patsy Childers, age 77 of Dongola, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 15, 1941 in Wetaug, the daughter of John Doyle and Ines Viola (Miller) Rider. She married Leo Childers October 25, 1960 in Elgin. Together they ran a business, L&P carpet which is still in business now for over 40 years. Patsy and Leo were members of The First Baptist Church in Dongola for many years. She loved her yard work and planting flowers. She had a true talent for quilt making. Family came first for her and she loved to cook and have the family over. Her beautiful smile and her love for her family would show on her face. Patsy is survived by her loving husband Leo Childers of Dongola; two daughters, Patricia (Kevin) Cox of Dongola and Pamela (James) Rendleman of Anna; four grandchildren, Kassi (Justin) Needling, Kyle Cox, Jayda Rendleman, and Jared Rendleman; three great grandchildren, Jayci Needling, Kynlee Needling, and Charlee Needling; A brother, Philip Rider of Wetaug; sister, Connie Rider Duty of Vienna. She was proceeded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be at 12:00 pm Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Rev. Paul Sadler officiating. Interment will be in the Anna Cemetery. Friends may call after 10:00 am and until the service hour on Friday January 11, 2019 at the Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home. Visitation Service Friday, January 11, 2019,10:00AM-12:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Memorial/Funeral Service Friday, January 11, 2019,12:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Cemetery Service Friday, January 11, 2019,1:00PM Anna Cemetery West Davie Street Anna, Illinois 62906