Alma Francis Cannon, 79, wife of James "Shotgun" Cannon died Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital.

She was born January 20, 1930 in Nicholas Co. to the late John & Betty McIntyre Bussell, was a reitired employee of Jockey International and a member of Carlisle Christian Church.

Other survivors include 3 daughters, Connie Cannon, Cynthiana Kathy Hilander, Carlisle and Jimmie Faye Tubbs, Lexington, 4 grandchildren, Julie (Jerry) Edwards, Brian (Lisa) Hilander, Kassi (Dale Shannon) Sexton and Krystal Tubbs, 4 great-grandchildren, Kylie Hilander, Lucas Hilander, Kaden Hilander and Presley Kate Boyne, a brother, Stanley Bussell, Carlisle, 3 sisters, Gaynell Bussell, Mt. Sterling, Virginia Bussell, Owingsville and Shirley Mynear, Carlisle and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by 6 brothers and sisters, Arnet Clay Bussell, Geneva Bussell, Grimes Bussell, Marshall Bussell, Anna Ruth Sexton and Lee Bussell.

Services will be 10:30 A.M. Monday at Mathers-Gaunce F.H. by Rev. Steve Smith. Burial will follow in Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 4:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.