Mrs. Childs was born February 9, 1944 in Southport, the daughter of the late Davis C. Herring and Lois Jane Bussells Herring. She was a graduate of Southport High School and Meredith College. Meezie was a retired social worker, floral designer, and local business owner. Mrs. Childs was a Member of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church where she was chairwoman of the flower guild, a member of the Southport Board of Aldermen, and an appointee to the North Carolina Southeastern Economic Development Commission. She had a great love for her grandchildren and her flowers.
Surviving is her husband Robert R. Childs; two sons, Carter John Herring Childs and wife Melissa, and Robert Carroll Travis Childs and wife Kathy; a brother Davis C. Herring Jr.; three grandchildren, William Barrett Travis Childs, Nadia Mary Faith Childs, Owen Warren Alen Childs; and a nephew Bonner Herring and wife Kara.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church with Reverend Betty Glover officiating. A reception will follow on the church lawn.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the St. Philip's Episcopal Church Flower Guild.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport
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