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1939
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2020
Joy Hicks Obituary
HICKS
1/30/39 - 12/28/20
MIDDLEBURG - Joy Durr Hicks, 81, passed on 12-28-20. Born in Mendenhall, MS, she moved to Lakeland, FL at an early age and graduated from Rochelle High School in 1960.
Joy was married to Gregory Hicks and was a baker with Lakeland Regional Medical Center, where she worked for 32 years before retiring in 2009.
Joy was preceded in death by her husband Gregory; her parents; two brothers: Robert and Larry and, one sister, Janet. She leaves to cherish fond memories her loving daughter, Yolanda Shari Coakley (Charles), 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 10 siblings, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and acquaintances.
All Services will be held at Pilgrim Rest F.W.B. Church, 1047 N. Ohio Ave., Lakeland, FL on Friday, 1/8/21. The Viewing: 12:00-1:00 p.m., Services at 1:00 p.m. Masks are mandatory. Williams Funeral Home.
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Diane Durr
January 2, 2023
Two years has passed and l miss you today as much as l did then. The pain of losing someone never dies, and with you it is no different. I´m grateful for the lessons you taught us as the eldest one, thankful for the life you exemplified before us. Prayerfully, it made us all better. Take your rest sis, we will all meet you in that great morning. We love you eternally
Diane Durr
January 1, 2022
December 28, 2021 was the day this beautiful soul was called to rest. Although one can anticipate a demise, one can never prepare for the moment of transition. My world was rocked on the morning l received the call that Joy was gone. Suddenly, everything about who my oldest sister was, and what she had meant to the family, hit me. Later, as the week went on, l would come to appreciate the time that God had placed her on earth to fulfill his purpose. I was then grateful and deeply humbled because of the love he had shown my family in keeping her here. I miss her terribly, long to hear that sweet voice again. Memories, precious memories, l shall forever hold dear. Sleep in peace, my sister. I love you eternally.
Diane Durr
January 18, 2021
My sister Joy, the firstborn of our family, was as beautiful as her name. She loved God, her family and friends. She never met a stranger and always had a smile. Joy was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Forever in my heart ♥
Your loving sister,
Diane
Sabrina Comrie
January 8, 2021
Aunt Joy was a such a pleasant women and she will be missed dearly. May God comfort each and every member of her family knowing that she is with her Lord Savior and will watch over you from heaven.
Love you Shari
Sabrina Williams-Comrie
Greg Hick's neice
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Rhonda B Murray
January 8, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. As a child growing up Joy always was the same to me. She was always smiling ,friendly and genuinely concerned. You will be missed. Family-Remember the good things . You are in my prayers.
Sarah Davis Stembridge
January 7, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sarah Davis Stembridge
January 7, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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