Deliala Stidham

Deliala H. Stidham, 83, of Independence, MO passed away December 13, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 17, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Suburban Chapel with burial to follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Deliala was born January 28, 1929 in Harrison County, MO to Ben and Clista (Sparks) Wishon. She was employed at Sunshine Baking, Rival Manufacturing, and worked at Coopers Animal Health at the time of her retirement. Deliala was baptized into and a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was loved by all of her family and friends and will be sorely missed by all. She was a kind, loving and gentle person and brought goodness into the lives of all she met and loved. Deliala was preceded in death by two husbands, Charley Crane and Ray Stidham. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte K. Kiger of Gadsden, AL; son, David P. Crane and wife Victoria of Overland Park, KS; five grandchildren, April Webb, Mark Clark, Rachel Hathcote, David Crane Jr. and Taylor Crane; four great grandchildren; nephew, Ron Moss; cousins, Dixie Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sparks; and beloved friends, Janet Culp and John Clark. Special thanks to the staff of Kendallwood Hospice for their loving care.