Bessie Corbin-Childs was born January 10, 1916 to Gus and Lillie Mae (Coleman) Corbin. She is preceded in death by both parents, her husband James F. Childs, Sr. sister Azzie Williams, two brothers, Ivery and Lenzy Corbin. She was a long time member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and later became a member of Mt Zion Baptist Church where she participated in the Mission Society and Choir. Bessie leaves to cherish her memories three daughters: Merlene Amey of Bethany, OK, Evelyn Briggs (Grady) and Anna L. Childs of Guthrie, OK. Two sons; James Childs, Jr., of Chesapeake, VA and Harlan childs (Joyce) of Midwest City, OK. Several Grandchildren, Great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and many friends.