Betty Lee Childs

Betty was employed as a long distance operator before marrying Joseph Childs in 1950. They moved to the Mansfield area and after raising her family, she returned to work at Lazarus until she retired. She belonged to Trinity Lutheran Church in Crestline and the Order of Eastern Star Ruth Chapter #17, both for over fifty years. She enjoyed many winters in Florida and bingo with friends. She was always happy and will be remembered for her smile and laugh.

Betty is survived by a son, Gary (Rose Mary) Childs of Mansfield; and a daughter, Connie (Mike) Kidwell of Westerville; grandchildren, Tracy (Chris) Slone of Knoxville, TN, Joe (Heather) Childs of Bellville, Lindsey (Earl) Haberfield of Reynoldsburg, Kristin (Adam) Gross of Westerville, and Joey Kidwell of Kansas City, MO; and eight great-grandchildren, Ashley, Addison, Avery, Noah, Eli, Ezra, Raegan and Delaney. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Childs; her brothers, Albert, Earl and Edward Zink; and a sister, Mary Ann Wensyel.

The family would like to thank the staff at Mansfield Place for their loving care, and a special thank you to Hospice of North Central Ohio who so lovingly cared for her in her last days.

The family will welcome friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Rd. A funeral service officiated by Pastor Diana Seaman will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest at Mansfield Memorial Park. Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to Hospice of North Central Ohio, 1050 Dauch Dr. Ashland, OH 44805.