LaDora Sides

LaDora Sides, 86, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at her home in Jackson.

She was born October 12, 1939, in Neelys Landing, Missouri, to Archie Lee and Margaret Rose Bullard Bishop. She was a 1957 graduate of Jackson High School. She and Richard Sides were married June 28, 1958, at New Bethel Baptist Church near Pocahontas. Two children were born to their union, Mark and Leisa. They had been married nearly 62 years when Richard passed away April 6, 2020.

LaDora worked many years for the City of Jackson, at City Hall. In earlier years, she and Richard enjoyed bowling in the couples’ league at the Jackson Lanes.

Christ was the center of LaDora and Richard’s marriage. They raised their family at New Bethel Baptist Church, where LaDora served as church organist. They later joined Shawnee Hills Baptist Church in Jackson, where she served over 25 years as the organist. Her music and friendship will be greatly missed.

LaDora and Richard’s greatest joy was spending time with their family, especially their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In retirement, they enjoyed taking brief get-aways and going to flea market sales.

Loving survivors include a daughter Leisa (Jack) Floyd of Jackson; grandchildren, Jordan (Ashley) Sides; Sierra (Jesse) Plumley; Erica (Jake) Haff; Aaron (Kirsten) Floyd; Hannah Beasley; and 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Mark; grandsons, Nathan Floyd, Joshua David Sides, Jeremy Sides; and siblings, Lyle (Shirley) Bishop; Rev. Delbert (Margie) Bishop; Rev. Jack (Kathy) Bishop; and Sharon (Don) McCullough.

Visitation is from 11 AM to 1 PM, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center In Jackson. The Rev. Don Estes will conduct the funeral service at 1 PM, Wednesday, June 3, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at New Bethel Cemetery near Pocahontas.

If considering a memorial contribution, the family suggests New Bethel Baptist Cemetery or Shawnee Hills Baptist Church.

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