Vickie Marie Childs

Vickie Childs, 50, A former resident of Round Lake, died Thursday, January 31, 2013, in Buna, Texas. Born in Jackson County, Ms. Childs was a former employee of Malloy Gladiolus Flower Farm and had resided in Buna, Texas since 1997. She was preceded in death by her parents Curtis and Doris Stephens Benefield; two brothers, Larry and Robert Benefield; one sister, Mildred Fortune. Survivors include her companion of 15 years, Scott Sterrett of Buna, Texas; one daughter, Crystal Childs and husband Clint Pettis of Minot ND; two brothers, Carroll Benefield and wife Linda of Cottondale, Sammy Benefield and wife Louise of Palm Court, FL; five sisters, Ida Colley and husband Jim of Round Lake, Mary Bailey and husband Virgil of Chipley, Dot and Frank Harrell of Compass Lake, Brenda Osborne of Round Lake and Cathy McRoy. Graveside funeral services will be at 2 pm Monday, February 4, 2013 at Round Lake Cemetery with Rev. Robert Tharp officiating with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. Expression of Sympathy may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com