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Bessie I. Lide

Bessie I. Lide, 88 of Malvern, born Sept. 11, 1922 died on Dec. 23, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband John R. Lide. She is survived by her son, William "Lance" Lide, his wife Mercedes, and his son David Lide, her brother-in-law, Jim Lide, nieces and nephews, step-grandchildren, and many dear friends. She was born and raised in Lonoke, Arkansas and moved to Malvern after marriage. She served in the WAVES during World War II. After the war she attended and graduated from Ouachita Baptist University. She taught school at Prattsville for many years and was a charter member of Trinity Baptist Church in Malvern. Memorials can be made to Trinity Baptist Church or Heifer International. Visitation will be 10-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Trinity Baptist Church in Malvern, Ark. Funeral services will be directly following visitation at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern, Ark.

Published December 28, 2010

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