Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Leona Kidd

Jan 11th, 1931 - Jul 4th, 2015

   Leona E. Kidd, age 84, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at her home in Flora.

   Leona was born January 11, 1931 in Edwards County to Gilbert B. and Minnie (McCollum) Etheridge.  She married Allen L. Kidd on July 9, 1950 in Glasgow, KY.  He preceded her in death on April 30, 2010. 

   Leona was a vital member of the Flora Church of the Nazarene, serving in several capacities including choir member, past board member, Friendship Sunday School Class member, youth leader, Missionary President, and Sunday School teacher.  She worked for 5 years in the office at International Shoe Co., served as a Cub Scout Den Mother, and was a former member of Clay County Home Extension.  Leona enjoyed cooking, gardening, and time spent looking after her grandkids.

   She is survived by her children: Bryan (Nicole) Kidd of Flora and Ruthann Kidd of Flora; 7 grandchildren: Courtney, Josh, Caitlyn, Cayce and Carter Kidd, Zachary McGee (Carly Courtright), and Madison McGee; 1 great-grandson: Clifton Allen Joel McGee; 2 sisters-in-law: Lou Etheridge of Patoka and Anita Ferree of Lanesville, IN; along with several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers: Dale Albert and Paul Etheridge, and a sister: Olive Etheridge. 

   A funeral service for Leona Kidd will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with Pastor Phil Alvord officiating.  Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora.  Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.  Memorial donations may be given to Flora Church of the Nazarene and will be received at the funeral home.  Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.frankandbright.com.