Mable E. Hicks
Mable E. Hicks, 91, of Silver Lake passed away at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at her residence. Hicks was born Nov. 19, 1923 to William Wade Moore and Lura (Stafford) Moore in Garrett, Ky.
Hicks’ husband, Bert Hicks, preceded her in death May 17, 2004. Hicks was a homemaker and an avid shopper. She loved spending time with her family, and loved to talk on the telephone. She also loved word search puzzles. Hicks had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. She attended Irene Cole Baptist Church, Prestonsburg, Ky.
Surviving Hicks are her son: David (Barbara) Hicks, North Manchester; two daughters: Lura Dean (Abe) Shepherd, Silver Lake; Dodie (Tom) Clifton, Winter Garden, Fla.; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 32 great-great-grandchildren.
Hicks was preceded in death by her husband: Bert Hicks; one brother: William Wade Moore; and three sisters: Opal Bolin, Grace moore and Glenna Moore.
Funeral arrangements have ben made for 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W., North Manchester. Calling hours will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. the same day. Pastor Henry Arnett Jr. and Pastor William Whitaker will officiate.
Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in silver Lake. Memorials may be sent to Gentiva Hospice, 1476 W. 18th St., Rochester, IN 46975. Condolences may be sent to mckeemortuary.com.