of Mountain View, AR
November 21, 1933 - February 17, 2024
Mary Magdalene Wiggins Hicks Rivers, age 90, of Mtn. View, Arkansas passed on February 17 with her husband, Robert by her side. She was born in Winnsboro, Louisiana to Albert Una Wiggins and Sally Williams Wiggins Mercer on November 21, 1933. Mary was preceded in death by her first husband, W. J. Hicks, Sr.; a son, W. J. (Bill) Hicks, Jr. and sister, Katie Martin.
She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Robert F. Rivers; sister, Theda Shirley; brother, Joe Mercer; her sons, John R. Hicks (Hazel), Jeffrey H. Hicks (Ellen), Michael E. Hicks (Lynette), Benjamin T. Hicks (Jennifer) and three grandsons.
Mary graduated from Lee Junior College in Chattanooga, Tennessee and Northeast Louisiana State College in Monroe, Louisiana. She was an elementary school teacher for thirty years in Louisiana. In 1991, she retired from teaching and moved to Mtn. View that very same day!
Always the teacher, she was involved in many educational associations and actively supported the Stone County Library as a board member. She also had a remarkable memory for every student she ever taught over a thirty years career. In retirement she enjoyed evening drives with Robert to chase down beautiful sunsets. She loved painting, drawing and writing children's books. It was not uncommon to see Mary and Robert out on the porch enjoying her beautiful yard over a cup of coffee.
A celebration of her life will be scheduled later in the spring.
She asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Stone County Library, Mtn. View or The Church @ Tallulah, 1104 Tampa Street, Tallulah, LA. 71282.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home of Mountain View is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Mary Rivers.
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10 Condolence(s)
Pam Bauser
Friday, February 23, 2024
Mary was a lovely lady.All the years I've known her; her beauty shown from within as well as outside. You have a special place in my heart.I will always love you.
Pam Bauser
Friday, February 23, 2024
Mary was a lovely lady.All the years I've known her; her beauty shown from within as well as outside. You have a special place in my heart.I will always love you.
Eugene Rayford
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Remember as my neighbor on Thomastown Rd. Very nice lady...
Judy Lowe
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Aunt Mary was loved by everyone.we are praying for you to. ??????
Dorothy Hale
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Mary was a wonderful beautiful lady that loved her family, a great Teacher and friend. God love and bless them. She will always be remembered with love Amen.
Diane Goings Rash
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Mrs Hicks was my first grade teacher.
My family and I grew up at Mound church with her and her family!
I knew her as Mrs Hicks. She was a very wonderful sweet lady! Rest in peace. Prayers for Rusty and the rest of the family.
Prayers for yall, Diane Goings Rash
Glenda Hale Baker
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Mary was a good teacher I remember her so well and your sons were my cousins may she RIP.
Deborah Scott Johnson
Monday, February 19, 2024
I haven’t seen Aunt Mary in years but I always remembered how sweet
She was. She showed me
So much love when I visited her home as a little girl. I am so sorry for the family loss. I will be praying for peace and comfort to the family and friends. ????
Connie Byrd
Monday, February 19, 2024
She was a very special beautiful lady ! We loved Aunt Mary ! I enjoyed visiting with her in Mountain View .
Rita Moody
Monday, February 19, 2024
She was beautiful inside and out. We loved her. We’re praying for the family