Doris Mae Sides

Doris Mae Sides joined her husband Billy B. Sides in their heavenly home on February 26, 2017. She was born in Taylor, Texas on March 10, 1928 to her parents Arthur Gideon Lundberg and Ellen Mae Caskey Lundberg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy, her parents, her sister, Kathryn, and granddaughter Jennifer Ellen Skaggs. Doris married Billy B. Sides on December 25, 1946 and celebrated 64 years of marriage. Three children were born to this union: James, Kara, and David. Doris was a farmer’s wife, helping her husband. They first farmed near Idalou, then Hurlwood, followed by the Friona area, and finally 41 years in the Oklahoma Lane community near Farwell, Texas. Doris returned to college in the 1960’s and earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Education. She earned her teaching certificate and taught school in the Bovina and Friona elementary schools. In the 1980’s she and Billy enjoyed Golden years where they worked but mostly played with grandchildren. They enjoyed pond fishing, swimming, cooking out, gardening, and celebrating everything. She loved her family and friends, and enjoyed playing games such as dominoes, 42, and pitch. Visitation is Wednesday, March 1, at Oklahoma Lane Methodist Church from 10:00-11:00 a.m., services will be at 11:00 a.m. followed by graveside services at the Oklahoma Lane Cemetery in Farwell, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home. Doris is survived by two sons, James (Tina) Sides of the Oklahoma Lane Community east of Farwell, David (Lynda) Sides of Clovis area, and daughter, Kara (Danny) Skaggs of San Antonio; grandchildren, Angela (Will) Gordon of Lewisville, Jeremy (Carey) Skaggs and Nathan (Alana) Skaggs, both of San Antonio, Jacque (Jim) Simnick of Greeley, Colorado, Jim Bob (Anna) Sides of Portales, and Ginger (Dusty) Moore of Lubbock; and great-grandchildren, Troy and Lauren Simnick of Greeley, Colorado, Dustan and Clara Sides of Portales, Daphne , Ella and Macy Moore of Lubbock, Ethan and Mark Skaggs of San Antonio and Grayson, Weston and Lawson Skaggs of San Antonio, and Jackson, Jace, and Bailey Gordon, all of Lewisville, TX. If you wish to make a memorial in remembrance of Doris Sides, donation to Oklahoma Methodist Church will be accepted by Kanetha Foster, 1215 FM145, Farwell, TX 79325.

Doris Mae Sides

March 10, 1928 - February 26, 2017