Jean R. Hicks

Jean R. HICKS, 85, of Maplesville died Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Bibb County Nursing Home, Centerville, AL. She was born on Wednesday, May 30, 1923 in Hull, England, Daughter of the late James Roberts and the late Hilda Hanzel Reay Roberts. She served in WWII in the British Royal Airforce, where she met her husband, who was serving in the American Army Air Corp, and became one of the many war brides. They were married in Warnell, England. She was a member of the Church of England. Surviving are her Son, Layden P. (Mary) Hicks, Jr. of Pace, FL; 3 Daughters, Hilda (Joel) Atchison of Maplesville, AL, Pam (Tommy) Bishop of Maplesville, AL, Cindy Lyne Hicks of Maplesville, AL; 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, Numerous Nieces & Nephews; Brother, Jimmy Roberts of Hull, England; Her Favorite Uncle, Harry Reay of New Castle Upon Tyme, England. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Layden P. Hicks, Sr.; Sister, Rosella Hunt; Brother, Tommy Reay and Parents, James & Hilda Hanzel Roberts. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the service at Maplesville Baptist Church. Services will be held Sunday, September 21, 2008, at 2:00 PM. at Maplesville Baptist Church with Rev. J. Aaron Ellison officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lawley, AL. Martin Funeral Home directing.