Jane E. Hicks

Jane Elise DeVore Hicks, 69, of Millersburg, MI passed away peacefully on January 19 surrounded by her loving family. Jane was born on March 19, 1956 in Detroit to Thomas and Lillian DeVore. Jane is survived by her four cherished children, Kathryn Cavanary, Sean Hicks, Kevin Hicks (Melissa), and Kelly Hicks, stepson, Thomas Hicks, grandson, Travis Cavanary, step granddaughter, Shelby Hicks, brother, Robert DeVore (Carol), sister, Judith Hansen (Christian), and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. Jane was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas N. Hicks, stepdaughter, Susan Hicks, and parents, Thomas DeVore and Lillian DeVore.

Jane grew up in Warren, MI, and was married to the love of her life, Tom Hicks, on April 16, 1977. They moved to a home in Algonac, MI on Lake St. Clair where they raised their four beautiful children. Jane and Tom later moved to Millersburg, MI where they enjoyed their retirement and were active members of the Millersburg Fraternal Order of Eagles 4482 where Jane acted as past secretary for many years. Tom and Jane shared 39 wonderful years of marriage until Tom's passing in 2016. Jane was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend to many. Jane's precious heart was bigger than the sky and she will always be remembered as a loving wife and mother, talented artist, accomplished seamstress, and animal lover, especially cats.

Memorials may be given in Jane's name to the Michigan Humane Society www.michiganhumane.org or ASPCA www.ASPCA.org.

A private celebration of Jane's life will occur in the spring with loving family and friends. Arrangements in care of Jowett Funeral Home-New Haven.

An Irish Blessing

May the road rise up

to meet you. May the wind be

always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon

your face; the rains fall soft

upon your fields and until we

meet again, may God hold you

in the palm of His hand.