Vera Lee Stidham
Vera Lee Stidham
March 2, 2015
Vera Lee Stidham of Hackleburg, formally of Hodges, started her life with the Lord on March 2, 2015 at ECM Hospital in Florence, at the age of 85.
She was born July 16, 1929 in Belgreen, to Preston and Bessie Taylor. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Nonnie Stidham; one son, Harold K. Stidham; two sisters, Effie Wilson and Lurlie Summerl; brother, Jerry Taylor.
She is survived by two sons, Michael Stidham and wife, Peggy, of Lakeland, Fla., Jeff Stidham and wife, Robin, of Hodges; her daughter-in-law, Sharon Stidham of Hackleburg; two sisters, Celestine Entrekin and husband, Walter, and Shellie Whitehead both of Russellville; three grandchildren, Jason Stidham of Hackleburg, Jeremy Stidham of Hamilton, and Jennifer McLemore and husband, Chris, of Medina, Tenn.; one step granddaughter, Aleisha Erwin; five great grandchildren, Shelby and Jackson Stidham, Isaiah, Andrew, and Ollie McLemore; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Stidham was a retired nurse having worked at Hamilton Hospital for many years. She loved gardening and spent countless hours tending to the many beautiful flowers in her yard. She also was an avid Alabama Football Fan and loved watching the Crimson Tide of television. Mrs. Stidham was a member of Hodges Church of Christ and loved her church family very much having been a member for over 60 years.
Mrs. Stidham loved her family deeply. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy to watch as they grew up. She will be missed greatly but her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends. In her new life with the Lord she will be pain free and will enjoy peace and rest forever.
Visitation for Mrs. Stidham was held Friday, March 6, 2015 at Hodges Church of Christ in Hodges, viewing was held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Hodges Church of Christ with Steve Gober officiating the service.
Pallbearers were Jeremy Stidham, David Woodrough, Crayton Lawler, Jim Nichols, Chris McLemore, and Shannon Holland.
Honorary Pallbearers were Jason Stidham, Derryl Cantrell, Glenn Black, Ryan Tackett, Ronnie Holland, Truman Scott, Joe Stidham, Lynn Stidham, and Kent Overton.
