Nancy Louise Pugh Childress, age 88 of Gretna passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at South Boston Health and Rehab Center.

Born September 6, 1938 in Altavista, she was a daughter of the late Edward Gibson Pugh and Lutie Burgess Pugh. She was predeceased by her husband, John Lesley “Buck” Childress, Sr.; and her momma, the woman who raised her, Susie Burgess. Mrs. Childress was a member of Central Baptist Church and retired from BGF Industries. She loved playing solitaire, bingo, watching television, going to church, meeting people and spending time with her family.

She is survived by two daughters, Shelia Midkiff (Steven) of Scottsburg/Gretna and Nancy Fulcher of Lynchburg; one son, Jeffrey Powell (Michele) of Alton; a devoted grandson, Sage Irby of Scottsburg; grandchildren, Tommy Powell of South Boston, Andrew Parker of Moneta, and Elizabeth “Liz” Parker of Sedro – Woolley, WA; sisters, Marie Tucker (Buddy) of Straightstone and Susan Clay of Holly Hill, FL; great grandchildren, Andrew Leslie Parker, Jr., Sheyenea McIntyre, Charisma Goad, Jace Parker, Jaydon DeHart, Marshall Lee, Joseph Lee and devoted niece, Glenda Clay of Pelham, NC.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Pastor Bobby Brumfield and Rev. Franklin Reynolds. Burial will follow in the Rowland Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the residence of her daughter, Shelia Midkiff, 1090 Crute Ln, Scottsburg, VA.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.