Mary Hicks
Bunker Hill |
Mary Ann Hicks, 68, of Carlinville, IL lost her brave battle with cancer on September 1, 2024, while surrounded by loved ones.
Mary Ann was born on January 23, 1956, and grew up on a farm in Bunker Hill, IL with her parents James and Peggy (Noel) Hilyard and her brother Dennis. From an early age, she developed a deep love for the farm, spending her days driving her Massey Ferguson tractor and riding bareback on her beloved horse, Candy. Her passion for agriculture led her to join the FFA, where she was one of the first female chapter presidents in Macoupin County. She graduated from Bunker Hill High School in 1974.
Mary Ann has always had a compassion for helping others and was a natural caregiver. She became a volunteer Candy Striper in her teens and later pursued a career in nursing. She spent the next 40 years as a registered nurse and retired from Carlinville Area Hospital.
After dating for ten years, Mary Ann married the love of her life, Terry Hicks, on December 27, 2003. Together they shared many adventures often traveling to Panama City Beach FL, where they enjoyed the sun, sand, and each other’s company.
Mary Ann had a deep appreciation for the outdoors, finding joy tending to her flowers. She was an excellent cook known for her lasagna and peach cobbler which were always family favorites.
Mary Ann was also known for her sweet and funny personality. She had an abundance of friend groups and was deeply loved by all who knew her. She cherished her time with friends and especially enjoyed taking trips with her “nurses crew” over the years.
Mary Ann’s greatest pride and joy was her family. She loved them fiercely and unconditionally.
Mary Ann is preceded in death by her parents James and Peggy (Noel) Hilyard, her brother Dennis Hilyard, father and mother-in-law Glenn and Bonnie Hicks, and brother-in-law Kenny Hicks.
Mary Ann is survived by her husband Terry Hicks and four children, Jennifer Hicks-Blazis of Springfield, Aaron Hicks (Nicole) of Dorsey, Ashley Archibee-Hadley (Michael) of Carlinville, and Aaron Archibee (Laurie) of Worden. Her eight grandchildren Sydney Blazis, Hunter Hicks, Landon Hicks, Declan Hadley, Rowan Hadley, Michael Hadley Jr., Aurora Archibee, and Rosalind Archibee. Her brother-in-law Mick Hicks (Penny Emmons), sister-in law Laura Hicks, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation services will be held on September 6, 2024 at Carlinville United Methodist Church, 201 S Broad St, Carlinville, IL 62626 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral service will be September 7, 2024 at Carlinville United Methodist Church at 10 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Macoupin County Animal Shelter, Carlinville Food Pantry, and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Anyone wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge.
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