Gladys Childers Mahaffey

Gladys Childers Mahaffey, 86, formerly of North Franklin Road, widow of William Ira Mahaffey, died Monday, September 17, 2007. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Bee Boston and Leler Blackwell Childers. Mrs. Mahaffey was retired from Burlington Industries and was also the owner of Jet Auto Wash. She was a member of David Street Baptist Church. She was the last surviving member of her birth family. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Iva Lee Christenberry and a brother, Arthur Boston Childress. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 20, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park.