Carol Childress, 79, of Loveland, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3rd, 2023, after a valiant fight with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born on July 21, 1943, to William 'Doc' and Bernice O'Cull in Fairborn, OH. Carol was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Marvin, Robert 'Finny', and Kenneth 'Buzz' O'Cull.

Carol graduated with an education degree from Miami University and later received her master's degree in education from The University of Evansville. She began teaching in Cincinnati, where she met and married Jerry Childress, her husband of 56 years. She also taught in Louisville, Evansville, and spent most of her career at Sharon Elementary School in Newburgh, IN. Carol was a member of Crossroads Christian Church where she also played piano and directed various children's programs. Her true love was spending time baking and cooking for her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Childress; children Laura Oakley (Dave), of Springboro, OH, David Childress, of Liberty Township, OH, and Karen Murray (Patrick), of Loveland, OH; grandchildren Payton Childress, Nathan Oakley, Nick Oakley, Shane Murray, and Samantha Murray, sisters-in-laws, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 11am to 12pm on Saturday, May 13, 2023, with a Celebration of Life service at 12pm at Mason Christian Village, Stone Center, 411 Western Row Rd, Mason, OH 45040.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Traditions of Deerfield and Queen City Hospice for their loving care of Carol. Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Foundation. Condolences may be made online at www.tuftsschildmeyer.com/.