Olean Hicks

Olean Hicks, 85, longtime Manila resident and widow of Paul E. Hicks, passed from this life Thursday June 30, 2016 at her home. Born in Leachville she was the daughter of the late Frank and Maggie Trusty Johnson and was raised in the Pawheen community. A Manila resident for over 60 years, she worked on the family farm with her husband and sons.

She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church where she served over 40 years in the Jr. Department and later as church librarian. Faith and family were her life. She also loved cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Myrtle Lyerly and Dorothy Brooks.

She is survived by;

2 sons and daughters-in-law, Paul Wayne and Sandra Hicks Jimmy and Diane Hicks, all of Manila

4 grandchildren; Angie Master (Aaron), Paul "Bubba" Hicks (Elizabeth), Holly Adams (Eddie Wayne), and Jairus Hicks.

6 great-grandchildren; Danielle Hicks, DruAnn Hicks, Trey Hicks, Katelyn Adams, Allie Adams, and Aidan Master.

3 sisters; Pat Simon of Arnold, Missouri, Willadean Ott, of Arnold, Missouri and Mary Wright of Manila

Funeral service will be 2 p.m, Sunday July 3, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Manila with Rev. Matt Pryor and Rev. William Piercy officiating. Burial will follow in the Manila Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Saturday evening from 6-8 at the Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Manila. Pallbearers will include Paul Wayne Hicks, Jr. Trey Hicks, Aaron Master, Aidan Master, Eddie Wayne Adams, and Michael Edwards. Friends may sign the online guest register @www.HowardFuneralService.com