Ida Lee Hodge, 82, of Arley, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at her residence.
She was born August 6, 1940. Ida was an author, poet, artist and a quilter. She was a physical therapy assistant and volunteered at a women’s prison. Ida was a marathon runner and completed several marathons in her earlier life.
Her graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Collinsville Cemetery in Collinsville. Nichols Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Ida is survived by her daughters, Tammie Keller, of Wallula, WA; Benita Abercrombie, of Arley and Patti Brinkerhoff, of Richland, WA.; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Author Beard; daughter, Starr Beard and parents, Louie and Rubye Hodge.
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