Lois Darlene Hicks Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Darlene Hicks died on September 11, 2018. She was born three months prematurely on December 3, 1926. Her parents were George and Mabel Trout. Her childhood home was a farm southwest of Waurika, Oklahoma. Darlene graduated from Waurika High School and went to college in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She became a high school home economics teacher for several years in the school districts of Savannah, Durant, and McAlester. During her college years she married Lee Roy Hicks. She and Lee were married for 63 years. In 1954 Lee and Darlene moved to Edmond where Lee became a professor at Central State College. She had 3 children, Jana, Steven and Chris. When her children were all school age she returned to school at Central State and obtained a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. She spent the next 25 years teaching upper elementary students in the Crooked Oak school system. In 1988 Darlene retired from teaching full time but continued to serve the students of Crooked Oak. She was a substitute teacher for many years until she was asked to start an elementary art program. She continued this program for 15 years, finally retiring at age 84. Darlene was very active in her church, volunteering as a server for Wednesday night suppers. She also was instrumental in starting a banner ministry. She made many beautiful banners that were used during worship services. Her faith and love of God grew through her service in her church. Her health prevented activity in recent years but she continued to pray for her Sunday School class, missionaries, and her church. Her faith and her love of Jesus never faltered. Darlene was a wonderful cook and baker. She hosted many holiday dinners for large groups of family and friends. Even in her last few days she was keenly interested in the activity going on in her kitchen. Darlene is survived by her son Chris Hicks, his wife Xixi, daughter Jana Hicks, sister-in-law Lawana Trout, nephew Robert Trout and his wife Ann Vidalie. Darlene was also blessed by some very close friends Suzan and Ben Benson and Jaunell Whittington. She will be greatly missed by them all. A memorial service to celebrate Darlene's life will be held Friday, September 14, 2018 at Crawford Family Funeral Home in Edmond, OK at 10:00 AM.

Lois Darlene Hicks

December 3, 1926 - September 11, 2018

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Lois Darlene Hicks

December 3, 1926 - September 11, 2018

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