BESSIE M. BIDDISON

Bessie Marie Biddison, 93, of Cape Girardeau, died Tuesday, April 27, 1993, at Fountainbleau Lodge.

She was born Aug. 6, 1899, in Exline, Iowa, daughter of Ellsworth E. and Laura Caldwell Caster. She and Dr. Elmo A. Biddison were married Dec. 6, 1921, in Centerville, Iowa.

Biddison lived in Newcastle, Wyo., 46 years, where she was self-employed in clothing design and alterations. She had lived in Cape Girardeau since June 1988, and was a member of the Christian Church in Exline.

Survivors include her husband; a son, Dr. Eddie Biddison of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a daughter, Diane Morgan of Cape Girardeau; seven grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel, with the Rev. Ernest Swartz officiating. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Zoar Cemetery in Exline.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 1-2 p.m. Thursday.