Emma Lou Stidham, age 89 of Dayton, passed away on Monday January 9, 2012. She was born on August 8, 1922 to the late Earl and Nola Patterson. In addition to her parents, Emma is preceded in death by her son, James Moore.
Emma is survived by her five children, Sharon L. Moore (Theis), Sandra L. Haddix, Carol Hunter, Linda Denius and Larry Stidham; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and other family members and good friends.
Emma retired from Inland Manufacturing Company after 30 years of service. She was a member of New Hope Church in Dayton.
A funeral service will be held on Friday January 13, 2012 at 11:00 am at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 3940 Kettering Blvd, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior from 10:00-11:00 am. Burial to follow at Ithaca Cemetery.