DECEASED: Mrs. Clara Marie Hall Sidwell age 88 of Overton Co. passed away on Sunday morning, December 13, 2015 at the Upper Cumberland Hospice in Cookeville, TN.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: Mrs. Clara Marie Hall Sidwell was born in Livingston, Overton Co., TN on August 25, 1927 to the late Jones and Susie Greenwood Hall. She was the widow of the late Ben M. Sidwell, Sr. of Overton Co. Mrs. Sidwell worked for over 50 years in the garment industry. Clara "Granny" loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a very well known quilter. Clara was a good friend to everyone.

SURVIVORS: 3 Daughters and 1 Son In-law: Theta Eldridge and her husband Larry of Monterey, TN, Paula Sidwell Roberts of Cookeville, TN, and Mary Lou Sidwell of Portland, TN. 1 Sister: Ina Stephens of Livingston, TN. Grandchildren: Joey Eldridge and wife Aldene, James Hastings and wife Donna, Ada Pryor and husband Matt, Jenny Smith and husband Brian, Jonathan Cushard and wife April. Great Grandchildren: Tiffany Garrity, Brett Hastings, Ethan Richards, Lexie McBroom, Alec Pryor, Conner McBroom, Emily Wooley, Connor and Weston Smith. Great Great Granddaughter: Taryn Johnson. Also, the wonderful people at Upper Cumberland Hospice, specifically her nurse Judy England, Dwight Henry, Katina and Karen.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: In addition to his parents: Husband Ben M. Sidwell, Sr. 2 Brothers: Jess and Cecil Hall. 1 Sister Clema Hall Long. 1 Granddaughter: Amy Boles Wooley. 3 Nephews Kevin and Jim Hall and Wayne Long.

SERVICES/BURIAL: Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Marie Hall Sidwell will be held Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 2 PM from the chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston. Family will receive friends Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the funeral home starting at 6 PM to 9 PM. The family has chosen cremation at Mrs. Sidwell's on request. Officiating will be Bro. Dwight Henry.