Louise Sidebottom

November 8, 1932 - September 15, 2018

Louise Sidebottom, age 85, of Osceola, Missouri, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born November 8, 1932, in Barnett, Missouri, a daughter of the late Oliver and Irene Bell (Hess) Calton. On October 18, 1951, she was united in marriage to Vencil Davis Sidebottom, who preceded her in death on February 26, 2012. Louise worked for the Shawnee Mission School District food services for many years until her retirement as head baker at Shawnee Mission South. Time spent outdoors was her favorite, especially when she was gardening and tending to her flowers. Most importantly, she loved her family and treasured the time she spent with them. Louise was a member of the Overland Park First Assembly of God Church and also the Osceola First Assembly of God Church. She is survived by her sons, Stanley Sidebottom of the home, Jeremy Sidebottom and wife Kristy of Coweta, Oklahoma and Scott Sidebottom and wife Mindy of Overland Park, Kansas; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; her sister, Barbara Meeker and husband Glen of Olathe, Kansas and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Ryther and her sisters, Marie Williams, Donna Hardwick and Dora Merriott. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 19th, at the Versailles First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Danny Fergerson officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the church. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.