February 20, 1937 - March 29, 2017
Christene G. Hicks, 83, of Alexander passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 29, 2017. She was born February 20, 1934 in Austin, Arkansas. Married at 20, she was widowed after only ten years and proudly raised her children single-handedly. Affectionately known as Mama Tene, she was a cancer survivor and became a positive example of strength and perseverance to her family.
Christene is survived by her daughters, Brenda Spann (Michael) and Linda Tanner, both of Alexander and two grandsons, Dr. Joshua Spann of Fort Worth, Texas and Jeremy Tanner of Alexander, and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Evie Shock Gilliland, husband, William ''Gene'' Hicks, and two sisters, Helen Fisher and Carol McClain.
Christene will be laid to rest at Oak Grove Cemetery in Austin at a later date of the family's choosing. Cremation arrangements were made by her friends and former colleagues at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock.
The family would like to express thanks to the staff at Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center of Bryant and Saline Memorial Hospice Care for the exceptional warmth shown to Christene during her time in their care.