Edna Hicks

HICKS, Edna Marie, departed this life on Saturday, October 30, 2010. She was born May 29, 1940 in Garysburg, N.C., to Essie Hicks and Henderson Harris. She moved with her family to Richmond, Va., in 1942, where she lived for the rest of her life. She is survived by her sister, Dora Daniels of Richmond; children, Lindsey Hicks of Upper Marlboro, Md., Harold Hicks, Gregory Hicks, Edwin Hicks, Rosalind Hicks and Howard Hicks of Richmond; daughter-in-law, Karen Hicks of Upper Marlboro Md.; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three nephews, one niece; and devoted like-daughter, Gloria Beasley. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Harold P. Hicks. In addition, she is remembered by a host of beloved friends and co-workers who celebrate in bringing her to rest. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. Funeral services will be conducted at the Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church, 1408 W. Leigh Street, on Friday, November 5 at 12 noon. Pastor Alonza Lawrence officiating. Interment Maury/Mt. Olivet Cemetery.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.