Mrs. Whiteside was born August 22, 1918, in Hickory Flat, MS. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Louisville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rethie Taylor and Dewitt Whiteside; a grandson, Robert Shannon Whiteside; and two sisters, Earline Moorhead and Marjorie Simmons.
She is survived by her husband of 77 years, Rev. Smith Whiteside; four children, Rev. Bob (Sallie) Whiteside of Starkville, MS, Sylvia (E. L.) Vowell of Louisville, MS, Hugh (Anita) Whiteside of Louisville, MS, and Diane (Larry) Kelly of Itta Bena, MS; a sister, Clyde Hathorn of Tupelo, MS; a brother, Jimmy Whiteside of Alpharetta, GA; 12 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Louisville, MS, 39339.