Bertha Mae Hicks

1934 - 2011

Bertha Mae Hicks obituary, 1934-2011

BORN

1934

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home

3780 Highway 80 East

Pearl, Mississippi

Bertha Hicks Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 12, 2011.

Bertha Mae Hicks, 76, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at Crossgates River Oaks, Brandon. Visitation is 5:00-8:00pm today at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. Funeral services are 2:00pm Friday, January 14, 2011 in the funeral home chapel with interment in Lakewood South Cemetery.

Mrs. Hicks was employed with the MS Highway Patrol for more than 20 years. Her hobbies included reading, writing, crochet, dancing, shopping and going to the casinos.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Claborn J. Hicks; daughter, Brenda Holifield; granddaughter, Danielle Holifield; and her precious dog, Muffy.

Survivors include daughter, Rhonda Ballard and husband Vickey Ray Ballard of Pelahatchie; brother, Moody Slawson of Sacramento, CA; 4 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; her first great-great-grandchild to be born in August; and her beloved feline companion, Bootsie.

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January 20, 2011

Bama Stevens Strong

Rhonda, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember so many times at your parents home, where Brenda and I just had the most fun. Your parents were the best. Please know that you will be in my thoughts. I am truly sorry.

January 15, 2011

Judy Cates

Aunt Mae was like a big sister to me and a second mother many times in my life. She was a constant Pollyanna, spirited and full of humor and hope. She connected with young people and encouraged them to believe in themself. She could not stand people who got their enjoyment from taking away someone's else joy. She taught me how to "hully gully", introduced me to the Beatles music, and was one of my biggest fan. One of the fondest memories of my life was spending a month with her and Uncle C.J. in Killeen, Texas. God makes each of us perfect. She was more comfortable in her own skin than most - so genuine. I will miss her. But I feel a great peace knowing she and her sister, my mother, have each other's company for eternity. God Bless Aunt Mae's family. May you have comfort in knowing she is truly home.

January 15, 2011

Dean & Red Trahan

We now have another Beautiful Angel in Heaven.

January 15, 2011

RENE WESTBROOK

January 15, 2011

Stacey (Day) Mitchell

So many of my memories from my youth with Mamaw and Papaw have Aunt Mae and Uncle CJ in them. I will cherish them forever. I pray to pass on loving stories to my children, as I always enjoyed stories they were willing to share with me. We were always welcomed with warm smiles, gentle eyes, open arms, and most certainly loving hearts each time we visited.

"We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will." ~Chuck Palahniuk ...Aunt Mae most certainly followed these words precisely in my eyes...forever will you live in our family's memory! All my love! Cabbage Patch =)

January 15, 2011

Danny Ballard

Mammaw I sit here thinking about u. All the things u have done in your life is amazing.I don't know how I am going to handle this . I am waiting on that phone call u and only u I could count on telling me u loved me and how proud of me u was of me. That made me feel so good inside.I am going to miss u more than anyone knows. I may have not been there all the times that I should have but when u really needed me I was there. I can't believe I won't have u there to tell me how proud u r of me.I know one thing u taught me was to speak my mind and I will always do that. And as for Justin Mammaw I will be there for him if he needs anything I will be there. So go up there tell paw paw I love him and give d a big hug from me tell them I will see them oneday I love u Mammaw . I know u will still be watching over me . We our so blessed to have all of the angels watching over us

January 15, 2011

angela bennett

We laid you down beside Pawpaw today! We rejoiced the fact that you were with him and D and Bb! But we cried cause we already miss you so much!! You were the kind of person that could always brighten our days! I know you were more the ready to go home!! Mawmaw it is not going to feel the same not having you blow up my phone up everyday! You gave us so many memories to sit around! Mawmaw you and the rest of the family watch over us and specially watch over my mama she needs all her beautiful angels watching over her!! I love you mawmaw and i miss you so much!! I hope you was smiling big when you walked through them pearly gates with our loved ones sitting there waiting on you!! You looked more peaceful today being laid to rest than i have seen you look in a long time!! I love you!!
love your grandaughter
Angie Na Na

January 14, 2011

Sharon Day

Aunt Mae all my life you were at the center of my heart and knew that forever there you shall reside. For so lovingly telling me months ago how to deal with the gutwrenching pain and grief you knew that I would endure upon your passing, I thank you now like I did then -- and for comfort from the pain of your passing I shall always think about what you told me to think about whenever it rains. I shall always love you.

January 14, 2011

Jo Barnidge~Vincent

No words can described the amount of love this beautiful woman gave or the amount of fire if you messed with her family. So many great memories and love that will live in my heart forever. Mamaw we all loved and cherished you. Jut I am here, maybe not across the street anymore, you call and I am there. I love you.

January 13, 2011

Brandy Cates

I was so blessed to have Aunt Mae in my life. She was full of love and spirit. She always found a way to make you feel better, and she truly loved all of God's children. I thank her for what she has given and taught me over the years.

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Debbie (Hall) Donald

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Aunt Mae will be missed. Each of you will be in our prayers during this difficult time. We love you.

January 13, 2011

Beth Morton

Justin, so sorry for the loss of your Grandmother. I will keep you in my prayers.

January 13, 2011

With love and sympathy from all the family. May God Bless you all.
Carlos and Gail Slawson and family

January 13, 2011

Julie Arrant

Justin, I am so sorry for your loss. I know its hard! My prayers are with you and your family!

January 13, 2011

Cindy Cheatham

Justin, I am so sorry for your loss. If you need anything, please let me know.

January 12, 2011

Justin Holifield

Mamaw, there is not a day that i can remember that i dont have some kind of memory of you making my life better and happier. some of our moments were good, some bad, but all were great because each moment was a memory that we made and a memory i will carry with me for the rest of my life. you have been there for me and with me all of my life and you will be with me for the rest of my life. anytime i needed someone, whether at that moment you were mad at me or not, you were there with no question and full of trust and love. this is the time when i will be sad and sorrowful because you have gone from us, but i will rejoice because your life was full of laughter, fun and most of all love. you touched everyone you met and everyone you met will remember you as the mamaw or spitfire or the cute little lady that said what was on her mind and didnt care what anyone thought and made everyone smile and laugh. those who knew you loved you and those who didnt know you wanted to know you. i am a better man because i was blessed to have you as my mamaw. tell papaw, mom and d, that i love them, miss them and one day i will see yall again. be with them and be happy. watch over all of us. know that all of us are ok and will be ok. you made us strong and we will take you with us where ever our life leads. i will love you all of my life and i will miss you everyday. i love you, you grandson jut!

January 13, 2011

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