Lois Margaret Sides was born in Jasper, Texas, October 12, 1927 and passed away in Red Bluff, California on February 28, 2013 with her loving family at her side. Lois met her late husband Tom Sides soon after High School, and was married early. They had six sons; Tommy, Jack, James, Rodney, Sydney and Paul. The family moved from Oklahoma to the Bakersfield area several times while the boys were growing up. Lois was a strong woman, who always helped others in need, and loved being around her family. Lois and Tom finally made their last home in Red Bluff, California, where her sons had started raising their own families. Lois enjoyed watching all of her grandchild, great grand children, and great-great grandchild grow up. She touched the lives of everyone around her and she will greatly be missed by her family. Services are being held at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers in Red Bluff on Tuessday, March 5, 2013 at 2:30pm. There will be a visitation from 12:00 pm ~ 2:00 pm on Tuesday as well.