With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Libby Susan Childers, age 68, on September 3, 2024. Mrs. Childers was a beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend and left this world at Charter Senior Living of Paducah, KY.
Mrs. Childers was a retired librarian at McCracken County Library and a former Instrument Technician at TVA’s Sequoyah Nuclear Plant near Chattanooga, TN. Libby was a devoted wife to Spencer Childers, who preceded her. She loved her extended family and the friendships that developed over the years.
Libby is survived by one brother, Michael Studdard and wife, Suzanne of Germantown, TN; nephew David Whitten and wife Sherry of St. Charles, Missouri; niece Kimberly Whitten of O’Fallon, Missouri; niece Sara Studdard and her husband, Cory York of Denver, CO; and nephew Daniel Studdard and wife Erika of Memphis, TN.
Libby was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Spencer Childers; her parents, John Boyd Studdard and Margaret Key Studdard.
Libby was an avid reader who loved the beach, libraries, books, animals (especially her dogs), and sports. She was a long time Auburn Eagle football fan (War Eagle!) and more recently supported the Murray State Racers (Go Racers!) baseball team. Her warmth, wisdom, and strength will be dearly missed and forever cherished in the memories of those who knew her. Her legacy will continue to inspire and guide us. Rest in peace, dear Libby.
A memorial visitation is scheduled from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, with services at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Lone Oak Chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 3745 Old US Highway 45 S, Paducah, KY 42003.
An inurnment, along with her husband Spencer’s urn, will take place at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to an organization close to Libby’s heart:
●McCracken County Public Library, 555 Washington Street, Paducah, KY 42003. Please designate gifts to the library's Home Bound Outreach Program, which brings books to homebound people and seniors living in care facilities www.mclib.net
●McCracken County Humane Society, 4000 Coleman Road, Paducah, KY 42001 www.mccrackenhumane.org
You may leave a message for the family at www.milnerandorr.com
