Lois Myra Tidwell was born on April 8, 1952 to W.E. “Bill” and Barbara Tidwell. She departed this life on Dec. 7, 2020. On March 23, 1969, she was united in marriage to Danny Douglas. They were married over 51 years before her death. One daughter was born to this union, Myra Marie. Mrya liked to bake pies, spending time on the farm milking cows and raking hay. She loved spending the day at the Hair and Nail Salon. She was a pastor’s wife for 38 years. Myra’s favorite saying was, “Don’t tell Papaw!” Myra is survived by her husband, Danny; daughter, Marie and husband, Curt Harris; a grandson, Joshua Carter; four granddaughters, Emilee, Mikaela, Adrieanna and Abigail and their spouses; eight great grandchildren; five sisters, Joanna Haynes Tidwell, Susie Graham, Mary Goss and her husband Carl, Lenora Downing and Donna Reed; and many nieces and nephews. Also survived by a special caregiver, Addie Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents and two great grandchildren. She will be missed by all the family and friends she had while living on earth. Funeral services for Myra will be Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at 2 p.m. in the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, Mo. Visitation will be prior to the funeral at 1 p.m. with burial following in the Fair View cemetery. Officiating will be Reggie Kelly. Due to the spread of COVID-19, we request everyone to wear a Mask when attending services. Thank you. Memorials may be made to Camp Joy. Online condolences may be made to www.clinkingbeardfuneralhome.com.
