Patti Stratton Childress

Patti Stratton Childress

Patti Stratton Childress, 47, of Lynchburg passed away Friday, August 19th, 2011.

Born April 27th, 1964, she was the youngest daughter of the late Barbara Herndon Brooks and James Douglas Stratton of Appomattox. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Gary Lynn Moore.

 

Patti was a loving wife and mother. In addition to dedicating her life to being the very best wife and mother she could be, she also committed her life to teaching other\"™s children. Patti graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman\"™s college in 1987, and then went on to earn a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction as well as a Masters in Special Education from Lynchburg College. She was also a recipient of the Margaret Shepherd teaching award, which recognizes teachers who work with special needs students. Patti worked especially hard to teach those with special needs. She believed that every child was capable of learning when provided with support, love, and a little patience. In addition to being a talented teacher, Patti was also an accomplished pianist. She loved playing the piano for both family and church.

 

To cherish her memories, Patti leaves her husband, A. Leighton Childress, Jr., and her three children, Gessica Lynn(26) and husband, Kevin Wright, Christopher Leighton (17), and James Stratton (8); sisters, Mrs. Randall (Kay) Bowling of Lynchburg, Mrs. Jeffrey (Ruth) Baker of Lakeland, Florida, and Mrs. Phillip (Diane) Cathell of Richmond.

 

The family will receive visitors at their home, 125 St. Johns Drive, Lynchburg, Sunday afternoon and evening. There will also be a visitation for the family Monday from 3 to 4pm at Forest Road United Methodist Church, 2805 Old Forest Rd., Lynchburg. Following the visitation, a celebration of Patti\"™s life will be held at 4:15 in the sanctuary of the church.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Forest Road United Methodist Church, 2805 Old Forest Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24501.