Diana Sidique, 75, of Mexico, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, September 2, 2022 at Arnold Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Ayanna Shivers conducting the service.  Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Friday, September 2, 2022, from 1 P.M. until time of services at the funeral home.

Mrs. Sidique was born on July 31, 1947 in Mexico, the daughter of Robert and Lula (Williams) Hoffman.  On July 12, 1996 she married Amadu Sidique in Mexico who preceded her in death.

Diana loved to spend time cooking.  She also enjoyed listening to her favorite music.  Family was very important to Diana.  While she was a very happy go lucky person, she could be outspoken and was very protective of her grandchildren.

Survivors include her two daughters, Aisha Sidique of Mexico and Neneh Sidique of New York, NY; two grandchildren, Nyesha Sidique of Columbia and Moenaisa Sidique of Fulton; one sister, Denise Davis of Mexico; three brothers, Robert Hoffman of Mexico, Ronnie Hoffman of Mexico and Stanley Willis of Los Angeles, CA; a nephew, Kevin Davis of Mexico and many other nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Sidique was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lula Hoffman; her husband, Amadu Sidique; one sister, Francis Lucas and two brothers, Turner Hoffman and John Williams.

The family requests memorial donations be made to the family of Diana Sidique to help with funeral expenses. Memorials may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65265.