Bertie Louise Childress, 71, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away April 20, 2013. She was born in Nederland, Texas on December 24, 1941 to the late Lenton L. J. and Donna Lane Childress. Bertie was a teacher and counselor for Nederland I. S. D. and a member of First United Methodist Church of Nederland. She was a lifelong member of Texas State Teachers Association, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, P.T.A., and Jefferson County Master Gardner.Funeral services will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Nederland on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Malcolm Monroe officiating. Interment will be at the Midway Cemetery in Woodville, Texas at 3:00 p.m. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Melancons Funeral Home in Nederland from 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.Bertie is preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Jack Douglas Childress. She is survived by her brother, Lane Childress and wife, Tammy of Port Arthur, Texas niece, Lanie Childress of Houston sisterinlaw, Elaine Childress of Buna, Texas nephews, Jack Mitchell Childress and Blake Childress, both of Buna, Texas, Frank Childress of California, and David Childress of Colorado and good friends, Greg Fleming and Mary Beth Harris, both of Nederland, and Kay Blankenship of Groves.In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorials be given to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, PO Box 1629, Beaumont, TX 77704.
Condolences
Sam Arisco
April 26, 2013
Ms. Childress was one of the councilors at Nederland High School. She always tried to help those who needed it. May she rest in peace.
Jessica Blount
April 24, 2013
Ms. Childress is the one who had faith in me when I didnt, and gave me the confidence in myself that I needed to succeed in high school and in life. I absolutely consider her to be the reason that I finished high school and became who I am today. The world has lost a beautiful soul. Im sad that I wont see her again, but even more, im sad she can no longer shine her light upon other youth in need of it. : R.I.P Ms. Bertie Childress. You made more of an impact on me than you will ever know
Hilda Arisco
April 23, 2013
I am very sorry for the loss of Bertie Childress,she was a wonderful person . My son was in the class of 2011 . She will be missed. Hilda Arisco
Michaela Knupple
April 23, 2013
Bertie was such a kindhearted, loving, and amazing person. She always put the students interest first and never said a bad word about anybody. I will truly miss working with her. She has taught me to stay true to myself, listen carefully and take every task one step at a time. Please accept my deepest sympathies and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Heaven has gained an angel
Linda Armand
April 23, 2013
God Bless your family in this time of sorrow. Bertie was very friendly and helpful person,always ready to help others. Went to High School with her ,she was two grades ahead of me , this was in the 50s . My children Jason and Amber had her as their counselor in the 90s. She will be missed . My prayers are with your family.
Paula Mohica
April 23, 2013
Nederland has certainly lost one of the most precious people I know. Ms. Bertie was a gem and she always had a smile on her face, even when you knew she was not feeling her . She had a positive outlook and always had something positive to say. There was not a time when I saw her that she did not inquire about how my son, stepsons and husband were doing. She was a genuine caring person and will be missed by many.
Jane Kubitz
April 23, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of Bertie. She was a special lady and we will miss her. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Raye Whitley Nowood
April 23, 2013
Jimmy and I are so saddened by the passing of our friend, Bertie. We have many fond memories of our days at Nederland ISD. Our thoughts are with the family and friends.
Sue Anderson
April 23, 2013
Bertie was the most understanding and patient person that I have ever known. May God be with her family during this difficult time.
Gayle Frost
April 23, 2013
she was an angel on earth. we will miss you.
Faye Whitley Martin
April 23, 2013
So saddened by the loss of a sweet, kind friend and classmate. Bertie was always the positive influence to all of us and to anyone she met. She will be missed by us all, but heaven is rejoicing.
Debbie Gray Nhs Class Of 73
April 23, 2013
Ms. Childress was my 7th grade Science teacher at Central Jr. High in 1966. She was my favorite Science teacher of all time. Ms. Childress taught me to love all things pertaining to science at a very young age. I will always remember her fondly and with love.
Randy Champagne
April 22, 2013
Ms. Childress was the sweetest and warmhearted teacher I have ever had the pleasure of having while attending NISD. The world needs more people like her. She is now in Gods handsRandy Champagne Class of 76Houston, Texas
Phoebe Auld
April 22, 2013
My girlsErin Kate I are so saddened by the loss of Bertie. She was an educator extroidinaire as well as a friend counselor to all. She touched so many lives. All will deeply miss her.
Stephen B. Childress
April 22, 2013
She lived a Life of Dignity Honor
Donnie And Barbara Carbaugh
April 22, 2013
We were school mates of Berties. She was two years behind us but we knew her and loved her. I know that she will be missed by all who knew her. The family will be in our prayers. God Bless You.
James E. Vandevender
April 22, 2013
the greatest counselor in the world Ms. Childress, she was my counselor in the 1970s at central jr. high and my childrens in the 2000s at nederland high school. my family goes way back with Ms. Childress, i just seen her in the last 2 weeks i gave her a hug at the Nederland Walmart, everytime i seen her i would give her a hug she was always the kindest lady and friend, i will miss her dearly, my thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends....God bless, there is a new angel in heaven
Larry Mcnulty
April 22, 2013
My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you in this trying time.Sincere Condolences
Lynne James
April 22, 2013
To the family of Bertie Childress:Bertie and I enjoyed many good times while we were students at Lamar in the early 60s and kept in touch throughout the years through Delta Kappa Gamma and our jobs, hers at Nederland HS and mine at PNGHS. I will cherish the memory of a good friend and a kind and gentle person. I know you will miss her, especially her sweet smile, which radiated the soul within.
Mattie Sturm
April 22, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathies and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. What a kind and wonderful person we have lost.
Bill Heiner
April 22, 2013
Lane and family,You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May God comfort you with your memories of your sister. Blessings.
Josette Brown
April 22, 2013
LaneMy sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your precious sister. I pray for you to find comfort knowing she is at peace.
Becky Demeter
April 22, 2013
We will so miss Bertie. Her smile was so genuine, her love of the children in Nederland so pure. I loved to talk to her when we ran into each other. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones. She is at peace.
Betty Allen Palermo
April 22, 2013
My heart is sadden by loss of this wonderful lady a true friend to all , the children of NISD, will truly miss her as will many friends especially me. Prayers for her family,
Susan Morgan Streetman
April 22, 2013
Lane, Lanie and familyPlease accept my most profound sympathy for the loss of the dearest person I ever knew. I will treasure our talks and Berties complete devotion to students, teachers and parents of NISD. She is the other half of our Blues Sisters Act performed at several Project Celebrations and the sport in the world. Bertie is the brightest star in heaven already and we will miss her so very much. May God bless you as you honor your loved one who was so dear to so many
Donna Green
April 22, 2013
Ms. Childress was an angel on earth she was my TEACHER EVER Nederland we have lost an icon for NISD she was such a positive influence on years and years of students. You will be missed and I know heaven got a special angel.....until we meet again.
Yvonne Juarez
April 22, 2013
I am so saddened at the loss of this dear, dear person. She was a wonderful counselor. Her life touched so many, and they were enriched by that touch.
Wayne Pat Crawford
April 21, 2013
have known bertie for many years, and always knew her to be a very loving and good person. prayers are with the family. she will be greatly missed.