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KAREN HICKS Obituary
Bellis; residing in the Orlando area until 1999. She is survived by mother, Ella Bellis of FL; husband, Rick Hicks of MD; daughter
Jennifer Hicks Spears and husband Stephen of FL; daughter
Rebekah M. Hicks of MD; son Richard M. Hicks and wife
Stephanie of IL; sister Linda Zerbe of PA; sister Judy Ryder of FL; brother David Bellis of TN and granddaughter, Emma Leigh Hicks of MD. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Huntingtown, MD. A second memorial service is being planned at a later date in Winter Park, FL.
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Sharon Blancke
May 7, 2025
Karen, I can't believe it has been 14 years since you left us. I think about you all the time. You were such a very special friend that only comes along once in a lifetime. We had such good times together but what was most important for me was that I was able to take you to your many treatments. I hope we will have some good times in heaven. Love you always.
Sharon Blancke
May 8, 2024
Karen,
There is no amount of time that will go by that I won't ever forget a wonderful friend I had found. You were a very special person who had a big heart full of caring and love. I think about you often especially because you had such a wonderful impact in my life. I love you always friend. Still we meet again.
Sharon Blancke
May 8, 2023
Karen, I can't believe it has been 12 years since your passing. I miss you every day. You were more than just a friend. I considered you like a sister. Your passing was a day after my birthday which made the pain even worse. I know that you suffer no more and I am happy for that but I miss you being here when we could have fun together. It doesn't matter how many years that go by the pain of loosing a very best friend will always be there. Save a place for me in heaven because I believe I will see you again.
Love you always,
Sharon Blancke
Rebekah Hicks
May 10, 2016
Mom, it's been 5 years since you were called home. The pain never goes away. I miss you so much. You would be so proud of Emma. She is doing so well in school. There isn't a day that goes by that you aren't on my mind. i love you and will see you again someday.
Sharon Blancke
May 9, 2016
Karen,
You were taken from us way too soon. You left this world the day after my birthday which always puts a little bit of sadness to the day. I think about you allot because you were my best friend. I miss us doing things together. You were a special person in this life and I know that you are an extra special person in heaven. I believe that you are watching over all of us especially to get us through the tough times when missing you. I'll always keep our friendship close to my heart and can' wait till I see you again in Heaven
Ricky Hicks
May 8, 2016
Happy Mothers Day Mom. I miss you so much and I want you to know that I love you and miss you everyday and there isn't a day that goes by that I'm not thinking of you. I wish you were here to see these 2 amazing boys of mine grow up and be something special. I know you would be so proud and love them so much. You are so missed by everyone and we all love you very much. Thanks for all that you have done for me and I will see you again one day. I love you and Happy Mother's Day.
Ricky Hicks
May 10, 2015
Today is a very hard day to get through and I know you are here with me watching over me and my family. I love you and miss you so much and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you and cherish the memories and laughs we had over the years. I miss you so much Mom and love you for everything you've done for me. Happy Mother's Day.
Emma Hicks
February 7, 2015
Grandma. I can't tell you how much you mean to me. I think of you every day. I will never forget you. You are the most amazing woman and I wish I could just hug you one more time. I miss you so much grandma. I wish you could come back to me and be with me but I'm so happy you are out of pain. I can never thank you enough for the role you played in my life while you were with us. Words cannot express how much you mean to me. I wish you could have met Chuck, mom's boyfriend, he is an amazing guy. I know you would absolutely love him. He has made such an impact on mom and myself. He wouldve loved you. I wish you could've also me Alex. He is the best thing to happen to me since you left. He has filled the holes in my heart that caved in when you were sent home. He would've loved you. You would've loved him too. Wish you could be here.Thank you for being the biggest inspiration
in my life. I love you grandma.
Rebekah Hicks
May 15, 2014
Mom, it has been a little over 3 years that you were called home. There is not a day or a minute that goes by that i don't think about you. Emma is so smart and doing very well in school. I know that you are always with us and watching over us. I love you so much and i can't wait to see you and hug you again.
Sharon Blancke
May 13, 2014
Karen
Mother's Day was two days ago and I thought of you in a loving way. You are one of many special women that had that great opportunity to be a mother. You were living, kind and caring of all your children. That is a true blessing. I still miss you so very much - my dear friend. Gone way too soon but I know that you are saving a place for us in God's Holy Kingdom. You will never be forgotten.
Sharon Blancke
May 12, 2013
Karen-I can't believe it has been two years since God took you home. I miss greatly my very best friend. There is only one thing that has any meaning since you have left this world and that is you are not suffering any more. I have to tell you though every time I see a picture of a lighthouse it brings back memories of you because you loved them so much. You will never be out of my thoughts because I miss you so much. I do believe we will see each other again and I will treasure that day when it comes.
Jennifer Hicks-Spears
May 10, 2013
May 10, 2013 19:16
It's been two years ago today mom that you were sent to heaven to be our angel. I look for signs of you ALL the time. From time to time I see them, but I know you are always there. Just like you always were. Thanks for being the world to me! I will love and miss you always until we meet again... XOXXO
Jennifer Hicks-Spears
October 29, 2012
Mom, just wanted you to know you are not forgotten. Even for one day. I miss you every day that passes. I try to hold on to all the wonderful memories I have of you. I miss our daily conversations, about everything and about nothing. I now enjoy those daily conversations with dad about everything and nothing. He misses you so much as we all do, but I reassure him all the time you are right there with him. I'll always love you mom and look forward to when we see each other again. I love you.
Jennifer Spears
June 21, 2012
Just thinking of you so much lately Mom. Missing you and wishing I could hug you tight!!
Sharon Blancke
May 11, 2012
Well it has been one year since God took my very best friend to be in Heaven with Him. It has been a long and painful year with you being gone. I miss our conversations and doing things together. Gone way too soon. I keep in touch with Jen to see how everyone is doing. Every time I see a lighthouse I think of you and feel sad. You will always be in my thoughts and I know we will see each other again. I love you dear friend.
Jennifer Hicks-Spears
May 10, 2012
One year ago today Heaven received a beautiful and wonderful angel, my mom and my best friend. Mom, I miss you more and more with each passing day, as a part of me went with you. I'll never forget you or all the great times we had together and all the wisdom you instilled in me. I am who I am today because of you and I've never been more proud to call myself your daughter. I love you and miss you and look forward to seeing you again someday!
Sharon Blancke
January 25, 2012
Karen, yesterday was your birthday. I wish you were here to celebrate it. I remember last year when we went out to dinner to celebrate yours and Ron's birthday. It was so much fun. I miss my true friend so much. Real true friends are hard to find and you are one of them. The only positive thing is that I do believe we will see each other again. Love you.
Sharon Blancke
January 25, 2012
Karen, it was your birthday yesterday and I wish your presence was here for us to celebrate. I remember we went out to dinner to celebrate yours an Ron's birthday. It was so much fun. I just feel so bad that we only had one year to have this celebration. You are very much missed. Real true friends are so hard to find and you are one of those. I think of you often and the only positive thing is that we will see each other again. Love you.
Sharon Blancke
January 25, 2012
Karen, its your birthday and I wish your presence was here for us to celebrate. I remember we went out to dinner to celebrate yours an Ron's birthday. It was so much fun. I just feel so bad that we only had one year to have this celebration. You are very much missed. Real true friends are so hard to find and you are one of those. I think of you often and the only positive thing is that we will see each other again. Love you.
Sharon Blancke
January 25, 2012
Karen, its your birthday and we are missing your presence here to celebrate. I remember last year we went out to dinner to celebrate yours and Ron's birthday. It was so much fun. I feel so bad that we only got one year to have this celebration. You have no idea how much you are missed. Real true friends are very hard to find. You are one of those real true friends. I think of you often but I do believe we will see each other again.
Jennifer Hicks-Spears
January 24, 2012
Happy birthday mom!! I wish you were here with us to celebrate it. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you with all my heart. I know you are here with us in spirit and I couldn't ask for a better guardian angel. I love you mom!!
sharon blancke
January 6, 2012
karen, i can't believe it has been 7 months since god took you home. your willingness to fight this terrible disease should be an inspiration to everyone. i was always amazed of how close your family is - the strength of love that is shown. christmas has just come and gone and i know your family was hurting. i pray to my heavingly father that he will continue to watch over your family every day so that he will somehow ease their pain. i miss you so much because you were more then just a friend. Having such a deap love for someone that has passed on makes the hurt much more deeper. also, i have a doctor that is directly across from riverdale radiology. the place where you were when you encountered that severe pain in your head. every time i go there i think of that day and it hurts so much. i miss our chats and having such a wonderful friend like you. i will always carry the love i have for you in my heart. till we meet again in heaven.
Jennifer Spears
December 11, 2011
Mom, the past 7 months without you have been the absolute hardest! I miss you more and more every day!! Although the family will all be together for Christmas, it's going to be so hard without you there. I know you will be there in spirit, but I want to be able to hold you and hug you! Please keep watching over all of us and know that we are all missing you terribly! Until I see you again, my guardian angel, I love you, FOREVER!! Always, your daughter... Jennifer
Gary Miller
September 11, 2011
Karen, I hope that you and my mom have become friends as you watch over my friend Jennifer and myself. You must be one of the most amazing angels in heaven. Please give Jennifer the peace she needs to continue through life's journey. You are greatly missed.
Jennifer Spears
September 10, 2011
Mom, I can't believe it has been 4 months. I miss you so much and it seems to be getting harder for me as the time passes. I want to call you everyday and tell you how my day has been, just like I used to. It's hard to accept that I can't do that anymore. I know you are watching over me everyday and I am comforted by that. I guess that will have to do until I can see you again. I love you so much mom. Love - your daughter, Jennifer
Jennifer Hicks-Spears
July 31, 2011
Mom, It just doesn't seem real to me still that you are gone. I am starting to struggle with it more every day. Everytime certain songs come on the radio - I think of you. Everytime I have good news to share - I think of you and wish I was able to tell you. Whenever I have bad news or need to bounce a thought off someone - I think of you. I don't know that I will ever get used to the idea of you being gone. I know I will never forget you or how wonderful of a mother and friend you were. And I will have to hold onto those memories and cherish them in my heart until I can see you again someday. Thanks for watching over all of us and being our personal guardian angel. I love you and miss you more than words can say.. Always, your daughter... Jennifer
Cathy Kornhaber
June 25, 2011
Karen, you are so missed by everyone that knew you and I think of you everyday. I am praying so deeply for your family as I can't even imagine how deeply sad they are without having you around. Words can't even describe how saden I am that you are no long with us and wish I had expressed how deeply I loved you and how thankful I am for everything you have done for me over the years. You were so strong and so loving to everyone and we will always remember you as such. I know you are looking down and you continue to take care of those you love and know we will see each other again.
Ricky Hicks
June 16, 2011
Mom- I can't believe it has been over a month already. I miss you more and more each day and miss those phone calls to and from you. Things have been rough lately but I know you are watching over me from above and helping me get through my days. I love you very much and promise to take care of the family. I still talk to you everyday and know you are listening from up above. Love you mom
Jennifer Hicks-Spears
June 15, 2011
My Sweet mother... I can't believe it has been over a month already! I still wait for your phone call every day or I try to call you. I miss you so much! There's an ache in my heart so deep that I don't think will ever heal. Thank you for always instilling the importance of strength in me, because I need it now more than ever. I love you so much mom and can't wait to see you again someday. Thanks for being my guardian angel today too! I know that was you....
Love, your daughter...
Tam Beyazyurek
June 5, 2011
My Sweet Big Sis, I think of you so very often and miss our times together so very much, but I thank God for the beautiful times we have had together, and rest in the knowledge that one day we will all be together once again, laughing and sharing stories. Rest softly in our Lord's care until we see one another again, I love you so much, your Lil Sis,
sharon blancke
June 4, 2011
Karen,
It has been over three weeks when God took you home to be with him in Heaven. I miss you so much. You were so special because of your beautiful personality and your geniune heart. I miss our talks. You were a friend unlike one I have ever had. I know we were supposed to take that day trip to PA and I feel so bad now that I didn't get you there. I know that your family has a special angel in Heaven watching over them every day. I love you dear sister and I know that, along with my parents, you will be there to welcome me into God's paradise. You will never be forgotten.
Jennifer Hicks - Spears
June 3, 2011
Mom,
I can't believe it's been over 3 weeks since you were taken from us. I can't grasp the idea of you being gone and me never being able to talk to you on my way home from work again or to hug you. I miss your smile and your laugh and most of all the selfless love you showed to not only your family and friends, but even to strangers. I'm so sorry you were not here in person to celebrate yours and dad's anniversary yesterday but we know you were here in spirit. Please take good care of us and know that I am keeping my promise to you too. I love you more than words or tears could show and I will see you again someday. Proud to be your daughter, Jennifer
Rebekah Hicks
May 30, 2011
Mom,
It will be 3 weeks tomorrow that we lost you. We celebrated Emma's b-day today and it was very depressing w/o you there.I miss you so much and will always miss you.I love you
May 27, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Karen's family, to my closest friend of 45 years our memories of childhood and throughout our lives together will be in my heart forever, I miss you and love you so much. You were such a strong person and never complained throughout these last 4 difficult years of your life, you are in a better place now along side of my Jeffrey, until we meet again, I LOVE YOU GIRL!!!
Donna F. of Geneva , FL
Rebekah Hicks
May 24, 2011
Mom,
I can't believe that it has been 2 weeks today that we lost you. I miss you more and more every minute that passes by. I will make you a promise to always look after Dad and the rest of the family, as you have done for the past 38 years. I love you so much and I will see you again someday.
May 23, 2011
Sorry to hear of Karens passing. We did not see her often only at family gatherings but she was always in our hearts. We will miss her smiling face.
With Love Uncle Bill and Aunt Janice
Bill Barry
May 23, 2011
I am saddened to hear of the loss of Karen. I wish that I had spent more time with her. If I had known of her passing, I would have been at the service. I enjoyed seeing her again at the family reunion after many years, and thought she was a wonderful person. My condolences to the her family and friends.
sharon blancke
May 22, 2011
my dearest karen, you would be very proud of your family who put together a beautiful memorial service. it was a true remembrence of your life. your loving heart and a personality which was filled with so much caring for others will make your loss that much more difficult. i have never had a true and loving friend like you. i will miss you more then you could ever imagine. the great comfort i have is that we will see other again in God's holy paradise.
Christy Peterson
May 22, 2011
Karen, you were such a strong woman to have battled this for so long, I know you are in a better place now. You were such a wonderful person and loved your family so much. My heart and prayers go out to the family, Karen you will be truly missed by everyone.
Jennifer Hicks- Spears
May 21, 2011
Mom,
Your memorial service today was a reflection of what a wonderful person you were and how many people care so deeply about you. It was so hard to get up there in front of people and speak but so easy to talk about you. I know you were there today in spirit giving each one of us the strength ti get up there so I can only say I hope we made you proud. I love you and miss you with each passing day and still can't believe you are gone. But I know you are no longer suffering and that you are watching over us all. I love you mom and always will.
Rebekah Hicks
May 21, 2011
Mom,
We had your memorial service today and it was a beautiful reflection of your life. Everyone there loves you so much and will miss you always. I think about you every minute of everyday. I want you to know how much i love you and how much i miss you. We all know that you are "our angel" in heaven watching over us and smiling. I send you all of my love, for we will see each other again someday. I love you.
Patty Arias
May 21, 2011
To the Hicks Family,
Your wife,mother,and grandmother was a terrific person. She is loved and will be missed by many but never forgotten. Karen will always be with us in our hearts. I only wish I could have known her longer.
kristina parker-burris
May 20, 2011
rebekah, i want to let you know that we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts. your mom was a beautiful woman and i was amazed by her courage and strength. she obviously touched many she and will be missed. love you!
Aileen Noel
May 20, 2011
To the Hicks Family- Our heart goes out to you all...Karen was a wonderful lady..I'm happy to have known her~ We love you Rebekah and Emma! The Noel Family
Sharon Blancke
May 18, 2011
Karen, the light of this candle is the light that will shine over you forever in heaven.
Karen Moorman
May 17, 2011
To Karen's family,
I got to know Karen when our paths crossed at Riverdale Radiology. I was always amazed by her caring manner for all that she met. I considered her a friend, and was saddened by what she went through the last 4 years. Even while she was undergoing chemo, she was still working. I was amazed at her strength and determination to live life to the fullest. I felt a certain closeness to her since my name is also Karen and I have a daughter named Rebecca.
I will miss her and will keep her and the family in my prayers.
Rebekah Hicks
May 17, 2011
MOM,
Missing you so much more every minute that goes by. You will always be in my heart and my mind. I know that you are looking down on us from heaven and still giving us your love. I love you and miss you
Rebekah- Your baby girl
Sharon Blancke
May 16, 2011
Karen. You were like a sister to me. I knew we would become friends almost immediately after we met. You were a very giving person to everyone you met. I know you fought this battle perfusly because of the family you loved so much. Your strong will and determination to fight this terrible disease was an example of who you were. You truly are an inspiration for everyone. I am going to miss you terribly but thoughts of you will be in my heart every day. My sincere prayers go out to your loving family and I pray that God will look down upon them every day to help them with the deep pain of your loss. I love you dear sister and we will see each other again.
Vicky Goldey
May 16, 2011
To all Karens family, I loved working with Karen, we had so many laughs together. I will never forget my friend Karen. Karen loved her family fiercly, a great mother, friend, and wife. Vicky
Sandy Folks
May 16, 2011
Rebekah and Emma, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your mom was a wonderful person and will be truly missed.
Robin Peter
May 16, 2011
Karen, I have always enjoyed working with you...you have always had the up-lifting spirit when I needed it. Thank you for being part of my life and impacting it.
Jason Fox
May 16, 2011
I just want to say that my prayers are with you Jen and your family at this time. I only met your mom couple times but I could tell she was a special person and she was a fighter. You know I am here for you if you If you need someone to talk to.
jennifer hicks-spears
May 14, 2011
mom, thanks for being my mom, my best friend and my hero. you have made me who i am today. your legacy will live on through me and this family. there's not a second that goes by that i don't think of you and want to hug you. i know you are in a better place and that you are no longer suffering. that's the only thing that comforts me. i love you and i miss you and will never forget you. you truly were an amazing mother, friend and person to so many and i am proud to call you mom! i will see you again. until then, i know you will be watching over me. i love you mom.
Jennifer Hicks- Spears
May 14, 2011
Mom, I light this candle to show that you will forever be shining in my life. I love you and will always remember you.
Shannon Seiple
May 14, 2011
Jen, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I know this is a difficult time. I am here if you need me.
Rebekah Hicks
May 14, 2011
Mom, you were the best friend i ever had. You were the best mother and i will forever miss you. You were such a selfless person and taught me a great deal about loving others. I know that you will be my guardian angel until the end of my time. You will always hold a special place in my heart forever. I love you and miss you every minute.
Ben Cooper, Jr.
May 14, 2011
In Deepest Sympathy. A life that has made a difference in so many other lives will be well remembered. A soul that has lifted up other souls and encouraged the climb will be well honored. A person who turned the spirit of God's love into living action will be well revered. May you find comfort in knowing that your loved one lives on in so many beautiful ways. Ben Cooper, Jr.
Pat Pachmayer
May 13, 2011
She is gone but will live forever in the hearts of those that loved her.
Ricky Hicks
May 13, 2011
Mom you are going to be greatly missed by a lot of people. You have been a very big part of my life and I will cherish every moment we had together. I know you are now in a better place right now looking down on me and I just want to tell you I love you and miss you dearly. Love you mom
Gary Miller
May 13, 2011
Our condolences to you Jen and your family during this tragic loss. Please know we are here for you. Remember she will live on, not on this earth in sickness and pain but in our hearts.
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