Ms Linda A. Sidwell

Linda A. Sidwell, 73, passed away Dec. 12, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born April 21, 1943, in Anderson, the daughter of Edward and Thelma (McCoy) Bousman. She was a graduate of Lapel High School and had worked for Sears for over 40 years. She always was a hard worker and was delighted that after her retirement she was able to devote her time to her grandchildren, great grandchildren and playing cards with her siblings. She is survived by her sons, Sam Sidwell of Elkhart and Stephen Sidwell of Ft Wayne; grandchildren, Brittany (Robb) Ressler, Kipsangi Mankhwala, Drew Cole, Tyler Sidwell, Mackenzie Sidwell, Madeline Sidwell, Michael (Shelly) Housh, and Mandra Zachary; a brother and sister, Nancy (DM) Looper and Dick (Ann) Bousman. Linda was preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly Mankhwala. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, December 17 at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory. Burial will take place at Grovelawn Cemetery in Pendleton. Visitation will be 5-8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.