Helen Mae Zidich, 84, formally of Nimmons, died March 20, 2007, in Festus, Mo.

She was born July 22, 1922, in Blytheville. She is the daughter of the late John and Donna McClure.

She is survived by her daughter, Joan Jeffus of Festus, and her son, John Perdue of Baytown, Texas; five grandchildren, Cheryl Almquist, Karen Bedwell, Daniel Perdue, Brian Perdue, and Allison Perdue; three great-grandchildren, Steven Gray, Candace Bedwell, and David Lee Bedwell; one great-great-grandson, Antonio Garcia; and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation was Sunday, and graveside services were held Monday, March 26, at the Piggott Cemetery with Charles Carrens officiating. Burial will be in the Piggott Cemetery. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements.