Verna Frances Hicks
March 6, 1929 - December 5, 2017
Verna Frances Hicks, age 88, of Brookfield, died Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at McLarney Manor of Brookfield. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 PM on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Brookfield, with Rodger Kelsey officiating. On-line registry at www.rhodesfh.com Verna Frances Long was born on March 6, 1929, to Leonard Long and Ethel (Kohl) Long, in Freeport, Illinois. Verna's siblings were Ruby, Lois, and Leonard Jr. Verna married Walter McCoy, Jr. on July 29, 1949. Born to them were Steven, Thomas, Terrence and Kevin Timothy. Verna and J. C. Hicks were married on December 4, 1990. J. C. passed away on August 8, 2006. Verna is survived by her sons Thomas, Terrence, and Timothy, all of Illinois, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and her step-son Frankie Hicks of Meadville, Missouri. Verna enjoyed music, had a good singing voice and memory for songs, and a fine sense of humor.
Verna Frances Hicks, age 88, of Brookfield, died Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at McLarney Manor of Brookfield. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 PM on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Brookfield, with... View Obituary & Service Information