Sidney M. McAdoo passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020
peacefully surrounded by her family in Springfield Mo. at the age
of 85
Sidney was born on August 22, 1934 in Dewey Oklahoma,
Sidney married Joe McAdoo on April 19, 1951 and they had two
children, Joseph Martin and Jill Patricia. The family moved to
Springfield Mo. in 1968 where Sidney began her career the
insurance business, ultimately forming Bohrer, Croxdale, &
McAdoo, Inc., the first company in Springfield owned solely by
women.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W.K (Abe) and Zena
Martin, and her husband, Joe Sidney is survived by her son Joseph
McAdoo (Caryn), daughter Jill McAdoo Bryant, three
grandchildren James McAdoo, Ross Bryant, and Claire Curtis
(Derek), five great grandchildren- Lillan and Oliver McAdoo,
Bowie Lee Bryant, and Ethan and Bethany Burk, sister Bethany
Burk, sister Nancy Dexter (Bill) and Mary Baker, sister-in-law
Susan Miller and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Sidney was much admired in business devoted to her family and
friends dedicated to her community and passionate about vacations
in Maui. But her happiest days were spent at her cabin on the river
at Lindenlure.
The family would like to thank the staff of Maple Wood Care
Center and Season's Hospice for taking loving care of Sidney. A
memorial service will be held at King's Way United Methodist
Church on Sunday, August 23, at 2:00 pm at King's Way UMC.
Masks are required. In lieu of flower, we would appreciate
donations to the Alzheimer's Association at Maple Wood or
King's Way United Methodist Church.