Theda Sylvia Childs Bess, 94, of 211 E. Gray St., died, Wednesday January 5, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Bess was born December 22, 1927, in Alleghany Co. a daughter of the late Harrison McKinley and Arena Myrtle Tingler Childs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband in 2006 Ernest Roscoe Bess; and a sister Celia Maude Childs Ginn. She was a graduate of Covington High School and worked as a secretary for the FBI in Washington for a time. She retired in 1992 as a secretary for the Westvaco and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved to square and line dance as well as loved animals and served diligently in her callings to the church. She was very willing to help those who were less fortunate. Surviving are her special close friends James Arritt and wife Jeanie; longtime caretakers Brenda Bogar and Twila Boyd. A funeral service will be held on Saturday January 8, 2022, at 3:00 PM in Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the President Ray Lockhart officiating. The family will receive their friends on Saturday one hour prior to the service. The interment will be held in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations to be made in Mrs. Bess' name to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, C/O Pres. Ray Lockhart at 315 Jacksons Flat, Covington, VA 24426. The funeral arrangements are being held by Arritt Funeral Home. Cemetery Information Saturday, January 8, 2022 Cedar Hill Cemetery 1521 S. Carpenter Dr. Covington,VA - 24426 Service Saturday, January 8, 2022 12:33 AM Arritt Funeral Home Chapel 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426 Visition Saturday, January 8, 2022 12:33 AM - 12:33 AM Arritt Funeral Home Chapel 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426