Shirley Ann Childress 71, of Richmond, died Wednesday October 7, 2009 at Retreat Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Timothy F. and Gladys Berryman Sprouse and the widow of Ronald P. Childress Sr. She was member of the Upper Room Chapel. Shirley is survived by her sons, Ronald P. Childress, Jr., Michael R. Childress, both of Richmond, Timothy J. Childress of Louisa, David Troy Childress of California, five grandchildren, Michelle R. Daughtery, Sabrina R. Gregory, Ronald P. Childress III, Samantha Childress, Joshua Childress; and nine great-grandchildren, one sister Joyce M. Nelson of Chesterfield. A funeral service will be held 10: 00 a.m. Saturday October 10, 2009 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Home and Crematory 2033 Boulevard. Internment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday October 9, 2009 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.