of Cave City, AR
December 20, 1925 - November 1, 2016
Ida Carlene Hicks, 90, of Cave City, Arkansas went to be with her Lord on November 1, 2016 at the Stone County Medical Center.
Carlene was born on December 20, 1925 in Cushman, Arkansas to the late Thomas Jefferson Welch and Emma Birdie Carter Welch. She graduated from Cushman High School.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl ''Pete'' Welch and W. T. Welch; her sister, Faye Vance; and her son, Richard ''Ricky'' Hicks.
She is survived by her son, Tommy Hicks and wife, Jan Dodd Hicks of Richmond, Missouri; her daughters, Vonda Goforth and husband, Bill Goforth of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Carla Simpson and her husband, Ron Simpson of Mountain View, Arkansas. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Chase and Clay Goforth, Lindsey Hicks, Will and Seth Simpson, and Tina, Tammy, and Fred Hicks; 10 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.
She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Cave City for more than 50 years. She served several years on the mission committee. She was a devoted daughter who tirelessly cared for her parents. She was a hard-working, sacrificial mother who spent countless hours loving and caring for her family, her church family, as well as serving many others.
She retired from Ideal Baking Company in 1992, after 28 years as a bookkeeper. After retirement, she volunteered her time at the Help and Hope Center in Batesville.
Pallbearers are Paul Matthews, Kurt Meskimen, David Sneed, Ben Brown, Greg Curtis, and Cedric Etheridge.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 5, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cave City with Danny Bradley and Ron Canard officiating.
A visitation will take place on Friday, November 4, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Mission Fund at First Baptist Church, 112 South Main Street, Cave City, AR 72521
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7 Condolence(s)
Dawn Branscum
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Carla, Dr.Simpson and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you all and comfort you all in a way that only he can. May God bless you.
Edgar N. (Eddie) Sutton
Friday, November 4, 2016
Dear Carla and family,
Carlene was such a great Christian lady. I have so many great
memories of her during my time as Promotion Director of
ASMP. She set a wonderful example for all of us. I pray God
will give you the comfort and strength to face the days ahead.
I am so sorry I am not able to attend the funeral but I will
be praying for all of you. We will have some more good times
in heaven. God bless you all.
Bro. Eddie Sutton
Anita stoner
Friday, November 4, 2016
I had the privilege to see Mrs Ida through home health. A great Christian lady and a joy to be around. I always left her home feeling blessed. I know she will be missed.
Sharron Lewallen Swaim
Friday, November 4, 2016
Vonda, so sorry about your mom my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything I can do let me know.
Sharron
Kristine Gingerich
Friday, November 4, 2016
It was an honor to care for your mother. Thank you, Carla, for sharing that sweet story with me on Tuesday. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. Kristine
Phyllis Russell
Friday, November 4, 2016
Carla and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know the sadness of losing your mom is so very difficult. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carolyne Conner
Friday, November 4, 2016
Tommy & Jan,
Sort for your loss. It sounds like she was a pretty terrific lady.
Carolyne