Leona Sides

Leona W. Sides, 80, of Jackson passed away Monday, March 14, 2005, at Monticello House.

She was born May 29, 1924, in Cape Girardeau County, daughter of Myrtle Walker. She married Cecil Sides, who preceded her in death.

Leona had worked at the former International Shoe Co. in Cape Girardeau, the former Florsheim Shoe Co. in Cape Girardeau and worked as a cook on the river 16 years, retiring in 1986.

Loving survivors include two granddaughters, Christine Fadler of Jackson, Kimberly Steiger of Kansas City, Mo.; a great-granddaughter, Shelby Fadler; three half brothers, Tunnie Hitchcock of Neelys Landing, Tommy Hitchcock of Cuba, Mo., Ronald Hitchcock of Texas; three half sisters, Lillian Lamb of Macon, Ga., Norma Hitchcock of Cahokia, Ill., and Lucille Ridge of Nevada.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Bradley Sides who died May 23, 1965, Rodney Sides who died June 26, 2000; a granddaughter, Ronda Sides; two sisters; and a half brother.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Cape County Memorial Park, with the Rev. Carter Frey officiating.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to New Bethel Baptist Church near Pocahontas.

McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.