Elva Lou Stidham

Elva Lou Stidham, 103 years old of Phil Campbell, passed away March 14 at her residence.

Because of COVID-19 there will be a family-only graveside service at 11 a.m. March 16 at Franklin Memory Gardens with Bro. Fred Karthaus officiating.  

Elva Lou was a member of First Baptist Church of Phil Campbell.

She was born March 20, 1917, in Hodges to James and Tencie Kennedy.  

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Henry Stidham; children, Billy Stidham and Nancy Evelyn Reid; and her nine siblings.

Elva Lou is survived by her children, Jane Lynn (Tommy) and Frank Stidham (Virginia); eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Akins Funeral Home is assisting the family.