Mattie "Ann" Childress

Mattie Belle “Ann” Childress (Steele), 83, of Normangee, Texas, passed away on January 16, 2024. She was born on January 16, 1941, in Streetman, Texas. Ann was a loving wife, mom, grandma, and great grandma. She was known for her kind and gentle nature, always making everyone she met feel welcome and loved.

Ann enjoyed spending time with her family and cherished moments playing cards at the Geelan Community House with her husband and friends. She took great pride in her grandchildren and was constantly amazed by their accomplishments.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Roger, her son Ricky Childress and wife Marianna, daughters Debbie Peacock and husband Roy, Susie Miceli, Kim Nelson and husband Keith, as well as her grandchildren Robert Bailey, Johnathan Miceli and wife Courtney, Brandi Hebert and husband Joseph, Kristin Bailey and husband Will, Cameron Childress, Lauren Childress, and Kyle Nelson, great granddaughter Amara Hebert and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ann was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Willie Mae and Van Dean, her father Lemuel A. Steele, her sister Georgia Harcrow, her brother Dean Steele, and her son-in-law Wayne Adcox.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 10:00 am, followed by services at 11:00 am. The services will be held at Cozart Funeral Home in Normangee, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Robert Bailey, Johnathan Miceli, Kyle Nelson, Cameron Childress, Will Bailey, and Joseph Hebert

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Geelan Community House, P.O. Box 424, Normangee, Texas 77871.

Please join us in celebrating the life of Mattie Belle (Ann) Childress and honoring her memory.