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Peggy Hicks Obituary

HICKS, PEGGY JOYCE - 70 of Knoxville, departed this life, Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was of the Holiness faith. She particularly loved the word of God and was known for her dramatic recital of Psalms 27. Preceded in death by mother, Vearmell Hudson; father, Oscar Kennedy, Sr.; brother, Oscar (Elvira) Kennedy, Jr.; sisters, Helen Armour and Ann Kennedy; special aunt, Georgia B. Johnson; grandson, George LaPaul Freeman, Jr.; step daughter, Diane Williams; sisters, Christine and Ernestine Hudson. She leaves to cherish her memories, former husband and good friend, Paul Hicks; daughters, Octavia Freeman, and Julia Ball; niece, Margie Crowe; God daughters, Frenchie Wright and Kimberly McAllister; step daughter, Pauline Martin; step son, Michael (Jackie) Hicks, Columbus, OH; brother, Charles (Mamie) Kennedy, Cincinnati, OH; grandson, Ventonio (Ashley) Foster; granddaughters, Amber Freeman and Jaylyn Ball; six great grandchildren; special friends, Pat Smith, Debra Griffin, Christine Moore, Sara Dean, Debra King, Cherrie Simmons, Roderick Ball and Venice Foster. Family will receive friends, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Saturday at Kingdom Life Restoration Center; funeral service, 1:00 p.m., Eulogist Bishop Gary Wright, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in her memory to the building fund, Kingdom Life Restoration Center. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary
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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Feb. 20 to Feb. 24, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
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Ms.Brown Sugar Leslie Hollingsworth and Family

March 7, 2012

I am so sad about the lost of Ms.Peggy Hicks my heart was hurt when i heard about the lost of her.Octavia,Julia,Ventonio,Mr.Paul Hicks she loved all her family.She was my heart im weak this hurt me to my heart.May God be with the family.Im here if yall ever need me.

dorothy collins

February 26, 2012

So sorry about the loss of Ms. Peggy. She was a very beautiful lady inside and out. May God keep His loving arms around you all at this time and the difficult days ahead.

February 25, 2012

To Octavia, Julia, and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Please accept my deepest condolences. You are in my prayers. May GOD bless , keep , and comfort you.

Fannette Martin & Family

Janice Deathridge

February 25, 2012

I sorry to hear about your mother. May God be with you and your family. I will be praying for you and your family.

Dorothy Ware

February 25, 2012

Dear Julia and Family, I was so sorry to hear of the transition of Ms. Peggy. We talked last week and the week before in Krogers. She was a wonderful person, such a great loss. I do extend to you my love and condolences. BE ASSURED THAT "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints". Remember, God said that He is a present help in times of trouble, just call on Him He is only a prayer away. I love you and I am praying for you.

Mother Dorothy Ware

Liletta Coats-King

February 24, 2012

Julia & Octavia,
Sorry for the passing of your Mom. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Tony & Annette Parks

February 24, 2012

Julia,
It was a joy to sing the praises of the Lord with your mother in East TN Mass Choir. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family that God will grant you comfort.

The Cason Family, (Ms. Mil, Niecy & DeeDee)

February 24, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Paul Simmons

February 24, 2012

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

By Lamaretta Simmons

Linda Stephens-Davis

February 24, 2012

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Roderick Stephens

February 24, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Eugene & Gilda Stephens

February 24, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Linda & Lawrence Davis

February 24, 2012

Julia, I can not begain to say how sorrry I am to hear of your Mothers passing. She was a sweet and joyful person to be around. With hr concerned spirit, she was delightful to be around. My Niece and Nephew will miss her dearly! They will have some fun memories to tell their chidren. Julia, I know you know the Lord, he will confort you in your times of need. Don't worry, he will take care of you and your family. God Bless and keep you and your family! I will keep you all in my Prayers!

Dianne Crayton

February 24, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Anthony (Tony) Waters

February 24, 2012

Weeping may endure for the night, but joy commeth in the morning; look to the hills from which commeth our help, our help commeth from the Lord. Julia, Octavia & family my prayers go out to you during this hour in your lives. Your mother has left this earthly life to enter into another stage of her life, she is now resting in the arms of the Almighty God, the Prince of Peace; she has entered into a place where there is no more sorrow, no more pain, and no more crying. Remember to be absent from the body is to be in the presence of God. You all now have a special angel looking down upon you. May the loving memories of your mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, or aunt be of great comfort unto you. May the good Lord keep you in his care and comfort you during this time in your lives.

Norma Jean Saffell-Gillespie

February 24, 2012

Julia,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Ms. Peggy. I am sending you a hug from afar.

Kathy Upton and Family

February 23, 2012

May God Bless you all in this time of sorrow. We love you all and are praying for you.

R Allmon

February 23, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rodrick Ball

February 23, 2012

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it's the memories of you that are the most precious.

By Lamaretta Simmons

NeShun Stephens &Family

February 23, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lester Stephens

February 23, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Wilma Stephens & Family

February 23, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Wilbert Stephens

February 23, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 23, 2012

Octavia and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with each of you.

Doris Freeman-Splawn & Family

Bernice L. Stephens Duckett & Family

February 23, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Grace Stephens & Family

February 23, 2012

Julia lam so sorry to hear of the passing of your, if there is any thing l can do please let me know, Love always

David Stephens &Family

February 23, 2012

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Thelma J. Stephens Smith & Family

February 23, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Anglia & Jos Daily &Family

February 23, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jimmie R. Ball Kyle & Family

February 23, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Angela Nolan

February 23, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Ms. Julia & your family. Let Love and sweet memories comfort your hearts During this difficult time we Love you Nolan, Robinson & Ravizee families

Francine Stinson-King

February 23, 2012

To the family; I was saddened to hear of the passing of Peggy. I would like to express my condolences and deepest sympathy. May God give you all the strength, peace and comfort at this time and forever.

Laurie Hall

February 23, 2012

Julia & Octavia, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Know that I am praying for you all and your family during this time of bereavement. May God continue to bless and keep you all always.

Peggy Jackson

February 23, 2012

Julia and Family,
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

Andre,Venus & Golden Styles

February 23, 2012

Octavia and Julia, We're praying for your family at this time. If there is anything that you need please don't hesitate to ask us.

February 23, 2012

To Julia/Octavia/Ventonio & Entire Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss, please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Hold on to those fond memories of your mother because "weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." May God bless you all during this difficult time.

The Dumas Family

REV. JOHN & DIANE JORDAN

February 23, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Jamesena West-Hardin

February 21, 2012

May the LORD comfort the family now and forevermore. Deepest sympathy and Love to the Hicks family.

Joe D. Cody, Sr.

February 20, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Brina Faye Anderson Bragg

February 20, 2012

In constant prayers for you all

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