Mary Oleta Sides

Funeral services under the auspices of the Lufkin Chapter #382 Order of the Eastern Star for Mary Oleta Sides, 97, of Forest will be held Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Bobby King officiating. Interment will follow in the Simpson Cemetery in Cherokee County.

Mrs. Sides was born July 8, 1928 in Jones County, Texas to the late Olar (Goodwin) and William Byrum Quine, and died Monday, January 19, 2026 at her residence.

Mary had resided in Forest most of her life. She loved her family and dedicated her life to caring for them. Some of her favorite pastimes were quilting and crocheting. All of her animals were special to her, and she loved them like family. Mary was a lifetime member of the Lufkin Chapter #382 Order of the Eastern Star and a faithful member of Forest Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Mary Ruth Parnell of Lufkin; son, Gary Sides and wife Sharon of Huntington; daughter, Judy McDonald and husband Tim of Alto; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Horace Sides, Jr.; daughters, Hazel Vann, Jewel Sides; sons, David Robert Sides, John Sides; sons-in-law, David Parnell, James Vann; grandson, Gary Sides, Jr.; and five sisters.

Pallbearers will be James Vann, Paul Vann, David Aaron Parnell, Jonathan Sides, Forrest Tipps, and Adam Bush.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 5:00 to 7:00 Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Memories and condolences may be added, and live webcasting of the services may be viewed, at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.