She was baptized under the leadership of the Rev. T. S. Skipper and became a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. She was a faithful member until her health began to fail. She was the Youth Sunday School teacher and a choir member.
She attended Drew Central School from 1st grade thru the 9th grade and went to Monticello Schools where she graduated in 1974. She attended University of Monticello for 2 ½ years where she majored in business education. She worked at Burlington Industrial Plant for over 19 years until her health began to fail and then she retired.
Barbara was a friend to everyone she met and could always keep you smiling no matter how down you were. You couldn't help but love her.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her mother, Eula V. Fletcher Hicks; one sister, Vanessa Lewis Daniels (Tommy); two aunts, Hattie Mae Maxwell, Merlene Hicks; four uncles, Dennis Batts (Judy), Eddie Davis, L.C. Hicks (Irene) and Willie Hicks; one nephew and two nieces, and many cousins and friends.
Condolences(18)
Helen Bassett Nixon
Grand Paririe, TX Saturday, December 8, 2012 Deepest Sympathies, My prayers are with the Family.Chris Arrington
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 6, 2012 To Ms. Hicks family I'm very sorry for your loss and God Bless.Faye Farmer
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 6, 2012 Ms. Hicks you will be deeply missed. God Bless.Marion
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 6, 2012 RIP....BARBARA HICKS.Gone but not forgotten.
Sheila Hall Gardner
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 5, 2012 Barbara was a classmate (MHS1974). To the family, I am so sorry for your loss.Judy Langley
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 4, 2012 Barbara was a sweet person. She always had a smile. I am sorry we lost touch. Prayers to your family. Her friendship was always strong, no matter the the time distance. She always had a smile and a hug and an awesome personality.Marilyn MatthewsRidgell
Little Rock, AR Monday, December 3, 2012 To Barbara's family. Will be praying for you all during this time of loss. Barbara was always a really, really sweet girl and a beautiful woman. God bless and keep you at this time.James williams
Monticello, AR Monday, December 3, 2012 Sorry about tje lost of your love one may god keep the family safe in his arms. Look up to god in times like these we all need a saivor with all my love.Shavon james
Monticello, AR Monday, December 3, 2012 Sorry about the lost in your family my god be with everyone.Nancy ann williams
Monticello, AR Monday, December 3, 2012 All our love and condonases to the family.Jane Jo Summerford
, AR Monday, December 3, 2012 My condolences to your family. Barbara was a very nice and pleasant person to be around. God bless.carrie hutson
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 2, 2012 Barbara was a good person .she lived a good life.She will always be remember RIP classmate ,1974.Jean
Debbie Kinzalow
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 1, 2012 RIP Barbara, I won't ever forget you helping me during my training at Burlington. You were always so nice to me and helpful. May you rest in peace.Tim Forrest
Monticello, AR Friday, November 30, 2012 Our prayers are with your family. Ms. Barbara was a very sweet and soft spoken person; I remember her back in school and how sweet she was in class, she never said a miss kind word. She will be missed. May god bless your family and that he comfort your family at this time.mary lou cooper
monticello, AR Friday, November 30, 2012 she lived close to me, she was a very nice woman, she carry out her trash to the road, when i seen her i would help her, may god bless her mom, i know she will miss her. RIPanita walker
monticello, AR Friday, November 30, 2012 what a sweet and kindred soul. I'll never forget our talks and the laughs we shared together. She will be missed.Carolyn Binns
Monticello, AR Friday, November 30, 2012 RIPHenryett Smith-Mcfadden
Detroit, MI Friday, November 30, 2012 We are certainly praying for you.The lord will ease your pain. Keep your hand in his hand and he will see you through. Love you
Henry Ett