Barbara J. Hicks

Date of Death: November 1, 2016

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First Presbyterian Church

116 South Loudoun Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Saturday 11/19, 11:00 am

Barbara Jean Hicks, 83, of Frederick County, Virginia died Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at her home.

Mrs. Hicks was born in 1933 in Arlington County, the daughter of the late John W. Davis and Alena E. Douglas. She was a graduate of Washington and Lee High School, Class of 1951. Mrs. Hicks had been employed as a Bookkeeper for many private Stock Brokerage firms, and as a Librarian in California & Washington, D.C. She was also the author & illustrator of a children’s book “The Tooth Fairy’s Pillow”. Later in life she and her husband, Billy, owned and operated The Hickory House gift shop in Winchester and Wooden Delights, in Florida. She was a loving wife, mother and caring homemaker who had a passion for reading, painting, decorating, cooking, and making floral arrangements. She loved to travel with her husband and entertain friends and family with her cocktail parties. As a wife and mother she always made holidays extra special with her gift of transforming her home into a magical place to visit. She especially enjoyed making holiday candies and treats, and had a special talent for that.

Her husband, Billy Gene Hicks, whom she married on October 25, 1952 in Washington, D.C. preceded her in death on October 7, 2016.

She is survived by sister, Lois Kidd of Logan, UT, daughters Susan Jackson of Ligonier, PA, Sharon Holland of Keystone, FL; Shannon Brannon of Clear Brook, VA, and son, Leslie Hicks of Winchester, VA; Stepchildren Billy Wynn Hicks, Lisa Gilbert & Melanie Bingham of Montgomery, AL, 11 grandchildren & 11 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Hicks was preceded in death by brothers, Douglas Davis, Bill Davis, Buddy Davis, Jimmy Davis; sisters, Alma Benton, Comelette Davis, and Laverne Liptrap.

A memorial service will be held on November 19, 2016 at 11:00 am in the Chapel at First Presbyterian Church in Winchester, VA, with Rev. Maren Sonstegard-Spray officiating.

Memorial contributions in memory of Barbara may be made to Shenandoah Angel Trust. Mail to WMC Foundation, 220 Campus Blvd, Suite 402, Winchester, VA 22601.

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Barbara Jean Hicks, 83, of Frederick County, Virginia died Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Hicks was born in 1933 in Arlington County, the daughter of the late John W. Davis and Alena E. Douglas. She was a graduate of Washington and Lee High School, Class of 1951. Mrs. Hicks had been employedContinue Reading

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You were my sunshine mom.

Barbara and Billy were both blessings in my life. Barbara was a special Light in the world. I know that she and Billy are reunited. I will miss them both sorely. My heart goes out to the family who must learn to cope without the two of them.

I will miss my sister and she will always be with us. she was the laughter of happiness and as a very talent person. My love goes out to each of you and keep the candle lit for me....

I cannot think of Aunt Barbara without thinking also of Uncle Bill, they were my ideal of a happy, loving couple, always, both so talented and affectionate, good parents, they had a wonderful life together, and are now rejoined forever. We will miss their laughter, their love, their joy, and they will remain in our hearts forever.

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