1933
Wanda
2024
Wanda Hicks
February 12, 1933 — September 19, 2024
Wanda H. Hicks, 91, of Cartersville, Ga., formally of Stone Mountain, Ga. passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Born on February 12, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Mary Waggoner Hancock and the late Guilford Ottovon Hancock, Sr. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, H. Arnold Hicks; brothers, Guilford Ottovon (Von) Hancock, Jr. and Jere A. Hancock; and son-in-law, George L. Fricks.
Wanda graduated with BS in Home Economics from University of Georgia in 1954. She was a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron (National Honorary Society for Professional Home Economics) and Phi Tau Chi National Honor Society through Beta Alpha Chapter of UGA. She was employed by the Georgia Agricultural Extension Service as a Home Demonstration Agent in Sandersville, GA after graduation.
Wanda retired from the Dekalb County School System while living in Stone Mountain. She and her husband moved to Cartersville in 2002, and she was a member of the Magnolia Garden Club and Faith United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her son, Bill (Karen) Hicks; daughter, Catherine H. Fricks; grandchildren, Marissa (Blake) Hannah, Caitlin (Slade) Phillips, Melanie Hicks, and Paige (Johnny) Frantz; great grandchildren, Rhett Phillips, Jaxon Phillips, and Bayliss Hannah; and several nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to Heyman Hospice and the compassionate caregivers of Chulio Hills Health and Rehabilitation.
Memorial contributions may be given to your local animal shelter or the charity of your choice.
Wanda will be buried in Wrightsville, Ga. in the West View Cemetery on Monday, September 23 , 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The family will have a private celebration of life. Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Wanda H. Hicks; please visit www.parnickjenningsfuneral.com to share memories and to post condolence messages
Born on February 12, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Mary Waggoner Hancock and the late Guilford Ottovon Hancock, Sr. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, H. Arnold Hicks; brothers, Guilford Ottovon (Von) Hancock, Jr. and Jere A. Hancock; and son-in-law, George L. Fricks.
Wanda graduated with BS in Home Economics from University of Georgia in 1954. She was a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron (National Honorary Society for Professional Home Economics) and Phi Tau Chi National Honor Society through Beta Alpha Chapter of UGA. She was employed by the Georgia Agricultural Extension Service as a Home Demonstration Agent in Sandersville, GA after graduation.
Wanda retired from the Dekalb County School System while living in Stone Mountain. She and her husband moved to Cartersville in 2002, and she was a member of the Magnolia Garden Club and Faith United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her son, Bill (Karen) Hicks; daughter, Catherine H. Fricks; grandchildren, Marissa (Blake) Hannah, Caitlin (Slade) Phillips, Melanie Hicks, and Paige (Johnny) Frantz; great grandchildren, Rhett Phillips, Jaxon Phillips, and Bayliss Hannah; and several nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to Heyman Hospice and the compassionate caregivers of Chulio Hills Health and Rehabilitation.
Memorial contributions may be given to your local animal shelter or the charity of your choice.
Wanda will be buried in Wrightsville, Ga. in the West View Cemetery on Monday, September 23 , 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The family will have a private celebration of life. Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Wanda H. Hicks; please visit www.parnickjenningsfuneral.com to share memories and to post condolence messages
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