Nellie H. Hicks
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Funeral services for Nellie H. Hicks, 96, Eudora, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Eudora Baptist Church in Eudora, KS. Burial will follow at Eudora Cemetery. Nellie passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Lawrence Memorial Health.
Nellie was born March 8, 1923 in Plainview, AR, the daughter of Allen Thomas and Grace Estel (Stone) Stephens.
She was a member of Eudora Baptist Church in Eudora, KS. She enjoyed teaching and writing for children.
She provided foster care for children in her home. She volunteered at the Pregnancy Care Center in Lawrence and made “care blankets” for them.
She married James W. Hicks on May 3, 1941 in Calico Rock, AR. He preceded her in death in May 16, 1987.
Survivors include her daughters, Glenda Thurber, Topeka, Judy Broers, Eudora, Kathryn Stuart, Jerico Springs, MO, Robin Morales, Los Alamos, NM; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and five step great-great grandchildren.
The family will greet friends prior to the service at 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made in Nellie’s name to the KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc. (guide, service and social dogs for children) in Washington, KS and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
I was so sorry to hear of Nellie’s passing, she was such a nice lady and admired by all that knew her. She was a good client and friend for many years, I always enjoyed visiting with her, I will never forget her kindness to me. Take Care and big hug to all the family. Sincerely Brian Winslow – Brian’s Hair Styling
Our sincerest sympathy to all of Nellie’s family and friends
Dear Glenda and families,, My thoughts and prayers to your lovely families. Your Mom was such a wonderful person. We are never ready to leave our Mom’s, but we don’t have that choice. She will speak to you through the beautiful flowers in the spring.
Robin and family, Our prayers are with you. We know you will find comfort in many wonderful memories and knowing she is in heaven.
With sympathy, Scott and Heather Seratte
My name is Kieve Saunders, and I am one of the babies Mrs. Hicks fostered in 1973. My family loved her very much and I grew up being told how much the Hicks loved me and how well they took care of me❤️ I Thank GOD I was able to see her again as an adult to Thank her for Loving Me, in person. I was visiting Lawrence in 2004 and decided to Suprise Mrs. Hicks with a visit. I was about 31 years old… When I knocked on the door, she opened it and I said,”Hi, Mrs. Hicks” and she didn’t hesitate, she said,” Kieve? Well I haven’t seen you since the day you left!” I was about 10 or 11 months old… and even after all those years, she still knew me.. a baby she truly loved❤️
Forgive me for the long post, but I just wanted to share my love and honor for Mrs.Hicks. My sincere condolences to you all. I’m not sure if you remember me Robyn, but I remember you. And I grew up having a picture of us playing on a piano????