Donna Joyce Hicks
Donna Joyce Hicks
Donna Joyce Hicks, 82, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 6:25 p.m., Sunday, December 13, 2020, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born August 11, 1938, at Bloomington, Indiana, to Lomie Jackson and Viola Miller Jackson. She was married August 18, 1962 at Bloomington, Indiana, to Hanne Lane Hicks, who preceded her in death on March 3, 2013. Mrs. Hicks was a teacher at Marlin Elementary School, Bloomington, Indiana. She retired in 2000. Mrs. Hicks was a member of The Red Hatters Club, was a supporter of the West Plains Animal Shelter and was active in church. She was a faithful follower of her grandchildren and enjoyed entertaining family and friends. Mrs. Hicks attended Indiana State, Terre Haute, Indiana and earned a Master’s Degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, where she studied under Dr. David Gallahue.
She is survived by two children, Dale Hicks and wife, Dawn, West Plains, Missouri and Chris Hicks and wife, Kally, Kodiak Island, Alaska; two grandchildren, Evan Hicks and Garrit Hicks; and one cousin, Janet Branan, Bloomington, Indiana.
Her parents, husband and one sister, Gladys Bush, preceded her in death.
David Gallahue
December 19, 2020 @ 11:03 am
Fond memories of Donna Hicks. She was an excellent student and gifted teacher. It was my honor to work with her and to send aspiring student teachers to her classroom in hopes that they would model her caring commitment to young children.
As family members you can take genuine pride in her life so well lived.
Blessings to all.
Kim Lentz Brinegar
December 19, 2020 @ 3:38 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. I remember her very well at Marlin School, as my mother, Pat Lentz worked with her. She was a sweet person and adored by many.
May you find peace through your loss, especially during the holiday time.
God Bless you all.
Charlotte Smith
December 21, 2020 @ 10:33 am
Dale and family: So sorry to read of the loss in your family!! My prayers and thoughts are with you all!!
Charlotte Smith, Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
Aimee Page
December 22, 2020 @ 2:49 am
I was sad to read the news that Mrs. Hicks passed. She was a beloved teacher at Marlin and while I wasn’t in her class, my brother & sister both were. I always remember her as smiling and kind. Our condolences to the families of Dale and Christian.