Ruth Hicks

March 10, 1925 - July 22, 2017

Amy Ruth Hicks passed from this life July 22, 2017 at the age of 92, in Lindale, Texas. Ruth was born March 10, 1925 in Moreland, Arkansas. She was a longtime resident of Overton, Texas, residing in Hideaway, Texas for the past ten years. Mrs. Hicks worked at Kress Five and Dime in California, while her husband, Hayden, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. She was a devoted housewife and mother. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, and spending time with family. She also loved the Texas Rangers and seldom missed a game on television. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Overton. Mrs. Hicks was preceded in death by her devoted Husband, Hayden, also of Overton and Hideaway. They were married for 67 years. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Ilschner and husband Ed of Hideaway, and Joan Waters and husband Terry of Hideaway, and two sons, Randy Hicks and wife Shirley of Kilgore, and Steve Hicks of Longview. She was loved by 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and many, many friends. Pallbearers will be grandsons Brad Waters, Craig Ilschner, Dustin Hicks, grand sons-in-law Craig Nations and Dane Plumley, and great grandson Grayson Deshazer. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 AM - Tuesday July 25, 2017 in the chapel of Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home in Lindale with Rev. David McNary and Grandson Dustin Hicks officiating. Burial to follow in the Lindale City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society or to Gideons International.