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Sue Hicks Obituary
Anderson - Sue Ellen "MeMe" Norris Hicks, age 71, of Anderson, SC, and beloved wife of Rev. C.W. Hicks, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
She was born September 22, 1949 in Anderson, SC, and was the daughter of Betty Jean Porter Burnette and the late Howard Wesley Norris.
Sue Ellen was a 1967 graduate of McDuffie High School. For many years, she worked for the Larry Rowland Insurance Agency but her passion for helping everyone look their best led her to open her own store, The Looking Glass, which operated for over 20 years. More recently, she along with her daughter, sold Paparazzi Jewelry. First and foremost, Sue Ellen was a pastor's wife for over 40 years and had a genuine love for people. Her family and friends meant the world to her and she loved them fully and whole heartedly. Being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt brought her so much joy. Sue Ellen and her husband enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach and taking cruises and she was a member of Crossway Community Church.
Including her husband, C.W., those left to cherish her memory are her beloved daughters, Shannan Holland (John David) and Kristi Kinley (Patrick) both of Anderson, SC; sisters, Beth Anne Griffin (Horace) of Anderson, SC, and Michelle Holt (Jamie) of Greer, SC; brothers, Greg and Tim Norris both of Anderson, SC; grandchildren, Makenzie Kimble (Clayton), Baylee Slaton (Timothy), Jamison and Ellison Walker, Kylie and Kortney Kinley; and great-granddaughters, Jade Owens, and Sawyer Slaton. Also surviving are many loved nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, and many special friends.
The family will receive friends Thursday, February 25, 2021, from 6:00-8:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Friday, February 26, 2021, at 3:30 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home. Officiating the service will be her husband, Rev. C.W. Hicks, along with Rev. Randy Phillips. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
Flowers accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Crossway Community Church, P.O. Box 268, Sandy Springs, SC 29677.
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Lisa Huff Brown & W Harold Huff, Jr
March 1, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace.
William and Sharon Irby
February 26, 2021
We are sending our love and prayers to your family. We are looking forward to that wonderful reunion in Heaven with her and so many others who have gone on before us.
Cheryl E Hudgens
February 25, 2021
I am praying for CW and the family. We had many fun and fond times at our High School, McDuffie. It seems like just yesterday. I was class of '68, with loving memories. Cheryl McGuire Hudgens
Suzanne McLane
February 25, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family. She was such a sweet lady
Ray Beasley
February 25, 2021
she was a sweet lady. She will be missed.
Vickie McClellan Williams
February 25, 2021
We were sorry to hear about Sue Ellen. We have fond memories of her and CW. We lost our loved one Joe McClellan to COVID in December so we can understand some of your pain and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Michael graham
February 24, 2021
Sorry to hear about Sue Ellen
Your family atre my prayers.
In these trying times GOD WILL BRING US THRU
I lost my wife 10-17-2017 . 46 years together. Remember the good times you shared
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