Posted on: Paxton Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/pax/PaxtonObits/245 Surname: Childs, Paxton ------------------------- Midland Daily News Midland, TX August 17, 2000 Vanita R. Paxton, 50, of Midland, died at her residence on Monday Aug. 14, 2000. The daughter of James and Blanche (Childs) Paxton was born on Jan. 29, 1950, in Traverse City. Vanita graduated from Clare High School in 1969 and later from MidMichigan Community College as a licensed practical nurse. She had worked at Munson Hospital in Traverse City and St Luke's Hospital in Saginaw. Vanita had resided in Midland for the past 15 years. Vanita is survived by her parents, Jim & Blanche Paxton of Clare; her sister, Deborah Paxton of Midland; her nephew, Jesse Paxton of Gladwin; and many Aunts and Uncles & Cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, Brock; her sisters; Darolyn Paxton and Baby Paxton; her paternal grandparents, Russell & Abbie(Dunham) Paxton; and her maternal grandparents, Robert & Florence (Rydman) Childs. Funeral service for Vanita will be conducted at noon Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000 from the Faith United Methodist Church, 310 N Fifth St., Coleman. The Rev. Dave Koski and the Rev. Gordon Rydman will officiate. Internment will be in the North Bradley Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 am until the time of service. Memorial may be offered to the Grace A Dow Memorial Library. The Wilson Miller Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral direction.