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Willow I Childers 1916 - 1993

Willow I (Neal) Childers of Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL was born on October 10, 1916 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio United States, and died at age 77 years old on December 9, 1993.

Willow I (Neal) Childers
Willie, Chilly Willy
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Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL 33709
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October 10, 1916
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States
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December 9, 1993
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  • Introduction

    This was my mother. She was a tough but kind and wonderful person who cared about her family. She had a rough life but she never let it get her down. She built B-24 bombers during WW2 at the Willow Run bomber plant in Ypsilanti, Michigan. A co-worker in her carpool tried to rape her one night on the way home and she opened his face with a nail file the entire length of his jaw. She rode Harley Davidson and Indian motorcycles. She was a pilot. She played piano and violin. She sang professionally. She was only 5 feet tall. She was the oldest child in her family. Her dad was a Detroit City policeman and, unfortunately, a KKK member. Her mother was English and American Indian. I miss her more than I can possibly express.
  • 10/10
    1916

    Birthday

    October 10, 1916
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    Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Irish, North American Indian (Iroqouis)

  • Nationality & Locations

    American Seminole, Florida USA

  • Early Life & Education

    She finished high school, some college (I don't think she finished) worked for Ford Motor Company, was a riveter and assembled bombers during World War II, rode motorcycles, was a pilot, a pianist, a violinist, worked most of her adult life for a company originally called IRC (International Resistance Company), was a staunch Union member and supporter holding several offices in the St. Petersburg IBEW local.

  • Religious Beliefs

    Protestant

  • Military Service

    No

  • Professional Career

    Electronics Assembly

  • Personal Life & Family

    Singer, musician, widowed twice. Last married to William Robert Childers.
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    1993

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    December 9, 1993
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    Embolism
    Cause of death
    Unknown
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