Blanche Allen Hicks

Blanche Hicks Obituary

Blanche Allen Hicks, 84, of Salem, Va., went home to be with the Lord and her husband on Saturday, February 7, 2009. After the war, she and her husband moved North. While there, she was very active at the First Baptist Church in Trenton, Mich. and eventually retired as bookkeeper from Townsend Neon Sign Company. Upon returning to Virginia, she was very active in her long time membership at Calvary United Methodist Church including her involvement in her Circle as well as the Lighthouse Ministry. She was always warm, gracious and hospitable to everyone around her. Preceding her in death were her parents, Lawrence and Mary Duff James Allen; husband, James G. Hicks; and brothers, Hunter and Jack Allen. Her surviving family includes her son, James G. Hicks Jr. and wife, Carol; daughter, Jane H. Eggleton and husband, Edward; sister, Frances Allen Musser; grandchildren, James G. Hicks III, Frances M. Hicks, Rebekah H. Cotton, Laura J. Poff, Jenn M. Whiteaker, and Melissa A. Eggleton; six greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 9, 2009, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park. The Rev. Tim Gearheart will officiate. Online condolences may be made to the family at johnmoakey.com. The Hicks family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Blanche Hicks

6 Entries

Sharon Hicks Nichols

February 10, 2009

Dear Jimmy and Jane,
I am sorry to hear of Blanche's passing. She was a wonderful person. I know she will be missed dearly. I know there is a big reunion in heaven now.

Dianne Decker

February 9, 2009

Dear Jimmy, Jane and Laura,

Dick and I grew to love your folks when they first moved to Dominion Lane and became our neighbors and then became part of our Calvary family. Dick's mom, Anna (Nanny) Decker, loved your mom so much and always wanted to take her some small gift when she visited. She went home to be with the Lord 5 years ago this past Christmas Day. Jim used to visit my step-father, Vernon Hoback, when he was bedfast, and play his harmonica and sing for him. Both Jim and Blanche were faithful members of the Lighthouse Group at Calvary, and she was faithful to continue for as long as she could. When she began using a cane, and my mother was on a walker, when the group sang in church, Blanche agreed to sit in a chair alongside mother, so she'd wouldn't feel "different". What a sweetheart! I have long missed her at church. She used to sit near the back and I'd give her a smooch on the cheek as I came into the Sanctuary. Blanche had about the sweetest, gentlest spirit of anyone I've ever known. When her Sunday school class disbanded, she visited the Wesley Class, which I teach, and would constantly apologize if she had to miss. She has missed Jim so much, and I am so pleased that they are now together with the Lord. While her passing leaves a gigantic void in our lives, somehow them being together with their beloved Jesus, seems as it should be. God bless each of you and if there is anything Dick or I can do for any of you, please let us know. 540/562-0455.

Nancy & Bobby Grubb

February 9, 2009

Dear Jimmy, Jane and family, We were so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a wonderful lady. She always had a smile and something nice to say to everyone. We will truly miss her. I loved all the stories she told me as a teenager when we washed dishes together at the farm. I always looked forward to her visits. May God bless you all and comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Sandy Cumbow

February 8, 2009

We cherish the memories of a wonderful person and the many good times we have shared.May God bless you all in this time of sorrow and know that we are with each of you in our thoughts and prayers. Louise and Sandy

Janet Jackson

February 8, 2009

Dear Jimmy and Jane, We were so sorry to hear of your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories give you comfort in the days and years ahead. Your Mom was a special person who treated all with love and kindness. We will miss her. With our love, sympathy and prayers, Janet & Terry Jackson

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