Lucy Childers Rhoney, 93, of Hildebran, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, NC, following a brief illness.

Lucy was born May 12, 1931 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Floyd Obedi and Pearlie Mae Mosteller Childers.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in passing by her husband, Hubert Franklin Rhoney; four brothers, Ray Childers, Olin Childers, Robert Childers, and Carroll Childers; and two sisters-in-law, Betty Rhoney and Theresa Childers.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Blenda “Benny” Rhoney of Ocean Isle, NC, and Kim (Brent) Kanipe of Williamston, NC; three grandsons, Chaise (Amanda) Kanipe, Nicolas (Sarah) Kanipe, and Christopher Kanipe; five greatgrandchildren, Caden Kanipe, Kensleigh Kanipe, Chloe Kanipe, Luke Kanipe, and Finley Kanipe; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare at 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.