Etheleen Crider

Etheleen D. Crider, 89, of Cape Girardeau passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011, at the Lutheran Home.

She was born Nov. 24, 1921, in Advance, Mo., to James and Mattie Nothdurft Dunning. She and Harold N. "Hal" Crider were married March 28, 1968, in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her May 2, 1991.

Etheleen was the Delta basketball queen and a volunteer at both Southeast Hospital and Kies Eye Center. She was a member of Red Star Baptist Church.

Survivors include sons Harold N. Crider Jr. of Paris, Texas, Jackson S. Crider of Sweet Springs, Mo.; a daughter, Linda Currin of Greer, S.C.; along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, and a sister.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. to service time Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jason Allmon officiating.

Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer's Association, 9374 Olive Street Road, St. Louis, MO 63132-321.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.