Beloved Mother and Nanny, Barbara Childs Chapin, 73, of Princeton died Wednesday, October 28, 2026, surrounded by her family at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV. Born October 19, 1953, in Princeton, Barbara was the daughter of the late Alfred and Beatrice Hammonds. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband Rickey Childs and their daughter, Cornelia Childs Wimmer and her second husband Carlton Chapin. Brothers; Frankin Hammonds, Roger Hammonds, Bobby Hammonds, James Hammonds, and Jessie Hammonds. Sisters; Kathleen Thomas and Irene Thomas.

Barbara worked for many years as a housekeeper and caregiver. She had a zest for life and was dedicated to her family; she truly was one of a kind. She had a whimsical sense of humor and loved to laugh. She enjoyed going to yard sales and bargain hunting, being in nature and exercising. She loved sitting on her porch or patio watching the hummingbirds, planting flowers and spending her days with her beloved cat, Little Girl, and let’s not forget her love for Elvis. But what meant the most to her in life was her family. She embraced those she loved and cherished her memories of time spent with them. Her love for her family was resilient, selfless, unwavering and enduring.

She is survived by her children Rickey Childs and wife Stephanie, Jody Childs and wife Heather and her stepson Loren Chapin. Grandchildren; Tiffany Underwood, Tony Jones Jr., Justin Childs, Leann Childs, Joshua Duncan and Christopher Duncan, 7 great grandchildren and her sister Lilly Mae Seal.

Funeral services will be held at 11A.M. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home on Coal Heritage Road in Bluefield. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00A.M. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluefield.