Karen A. Hicks

Karen Ann Hicks of Mt. Morris, MI, passed away at home November 11, 2025, after years long battle with cancer. Funeral service will be held at 1PM on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the O'Guinn Funeral Home in Clio. Pastor Wally Rose to officiate. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11AM until the time of service at 1PM. Burial in West Vienna Cemetery to follow.
Karen was born August 1, 1963, in Flint, MI to Wanda (Bruske) and Richard Hicks. She is preceded in death by both parents and brothers Gary Hicks and Rick Hicks. She is survived by sisters Linda (Bob) Chase of Flushing, MI and Suzanne Zayac of Lake City, MI, nieces and nephews- Tina (Ritchie) Willette, Tracy Brewington, Matthew Hicks, Amy Hicks, Trisha (Frank) Cherveny, Michelle (Jeff) Larson, Allison Hicks, Amanda (Phil) Blinn, Lauren (Kienan) Sutton, Erin (Steven) Wells, and Michael Zayac, as well as many great nieces and nephews.
Karen was a 1981 graduate of Clio High School where she played basketball and was on the track team. Karen at one time held the school record for shot put. She started out working at the family business Flint Plating, worked as a semi-truck driver for many years, and worked at General Motors. Karen had a huge heart. She loved animals and had many dogs and cats over the years that she loved dearly. She loved her family and made sure you knew it. She was a force to be reckoned with. In her better days she enjoyed snowmobiling, singing karaoke, shopping, kayaking, and growing lavender in her backyard. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. She will be remembered for her big heart and the deep love she had for her family.
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