Geraldine Sides

BURFORDVILLE, Mo. -- Geraldine "Dean" Sides, 89, formerly of Burfordville, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at the Carroll House in Carrollton, Mo.

She was born March 17, 1913, in Portageville, Mo., to Marcus and Lula Combs. She married Garnett "Bud" Sides Aug. 7, 1932, in Scott City. He preceded her in death Jan. 14. 1990.

Formerly of Leeman, Mo., the couple moved to Burfordville in 1946, where they owned and operated the former Sides Grocery for 10 years. Dean did sewing in their home. She moved to Carrollton in 1996.

Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Virginia Sides of Carrollton; two grandchildren, Greg Sides and Robyn Spangler, both of Carrollton; three-great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, six brothers and two sisters.

Friends may call after 1 p.m. Friday at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. The funeral will be at 2 p.m., followed by burial in the Old Apple Creek Cemetery at Pocahontas. The Rev. Patrick Tankersly will officiate.