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Emily Childress Obituary

Emily Dobson Childress

February 26, 2025

KINGSPORT - Emily Dobson Childress, 86, Kingsport, died peacefully Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025, surrounded by her family, at Preston Place Suites.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an online condolence for the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News from Feb. 26 to Feb. 28, 2025.

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Sue. Ray

March 11, 2025

To all the Childress family, Love and prayers , Sorry for your lost !!!!

The Carroll-Garretts

March 6, 2025

Sending love and prayers for healing.

Becky Britton

March 5, 2025

Beth I am so very sorry about the death of your Mom. I did not know her but she must have been a wonderful, loving person. I know that because I loved your Dad & I love you & Chad. Parents are special but they remain in our hearts. Thinking of you and sending love.

Patricia Hubbard

March 2, 2025

May God grant you one of His finest gifts, the gift of peace of mind. My Love, Pat Hubbard

LeAnn Crawford

March 2, 2025

Beth,

I am sorry to hear of your beautiful Mother's passing. May the Lord give you and your family comfort and peace. Prayers.

Jimmy Hudson

March 1, 2025

Beth and family. I´m very sorry about your mom´s passing. Entire family in my prayers. Blessings, Jimmy

Richard Brown

February 28, 2025

Dear Childress and Correll families,
God be with you at this time. I´m honored and blessed to have been known by Emily, Harokd, and all of you.

Rebecca Castle

February 26, 2025

I love you Emily and Family! Thankful God placed each of you in my life.

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Memorial Events
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Mar

9

Funeral service

5:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church

100 W. Church Circle, Kingsport, TN 37660

Mar

10

Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

Oak Hill Memorial Park

Kingsport, TN

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Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home - Kingsport

117 E. Charlemont Avenue PO Box 27, Kingsport, TN 37662

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