Helen Virginia Whiteside

90, of Collinsville, IL. (formerly of Beech Grove), died on Thursday Feb. 9, 2012.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Valford Whiteside, and great grandson, Noah Tyree.

Surviving are Valerie (Greg) Bates, Collinsville, IL. and Richard (Kathy) Whiteside, Indianapolis and four grandchildren, Matthew (Tracy)Bates, Charlotte, N.C., Jessica Whiteside, Franklin, IN., Jason Bates, Chicago, IL., and Neil Whiteside, New Haven, CT. Plus, two great granddaughters, Alexandria and Elizabeth Bates, and many friends who loved her beautiful smile and spirit.

She was a member of St. John EUCC of Collinsville and O.E.S. # 465 of Beech Grove. Memorial; Contributions may be made to St. John EUCC (307 W. Clay St., Collinsville, IL 62234), SSM Hospice of IL (20 Junction Dr. W. Suite 4, Glen Carbon, IL 62034), Faith UCC , (4040 E. Thompson Rd. Indianapolis IN 46237)and ADA.

Visitation will be held Saturday Feb. 25, 2012 at Little & Sons Funeral Home Stop 11 Chapel from 9:30-11:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM in the funeral home. Burial Forest Lawn Cemetery Greenwood, IN.www.littleandsonsindianapolis.com