Sue Childs of Jonesboro departed this life on Monday, November 9, 2026 at her son’s home Dr. Kemp Childs at the age of 97 years, 7 months and 13 days. She was born March 27, 1929 in Jonesboro, AR to the late John and Bertha Cashen Spann and lived most of her lifetime in Trumann and Jonesboro. She was a graduate of Jonesboro High School and attended ASU and a member of First Baptist Church in Trumann. Sue was co-owner of Sue and Alice Dress Shop. In her younger years she loved to entertain. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Childs; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. She is survived by one daughter, Lundie Biggerstaff of Jonesboro; two sons, Kemp (Dana) Childs of Jonesboro and Jon Childs of Lafe, AR; one granddaughter, Leigh Meredith (T.J.) Chandler and two great-grandchildren, Kane Chandler and Maren Chandler. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 12th from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2:00 in the chapel with Dr. John Maley officiating. Burial will be private in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, AR. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.