Donna Sims Hicks
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Mrs. Donna Sims Hicks, 75, of Jefferson, SC passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 in Monroe, NC surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hicks was born on June 28, 1946 to the late Geneva Phillips Gaddy and Edgar Sims. Mrs. Hicks was a member of White Plains Baptist Church where she enjoyed her time leading in children's church. She was an extraordinarily strong woman that loved her family, especially her grandchildren; she was very active in their life and tried to attend all of their school and sporting events. She enjoyed traveling, cooking and most of all cleaning. She worked at Challenger for 20 years until it closed. After which time, she was extremely proud of going to school and earning her certificate as a nursing assistant. She worked in the hospital and care facilities before retiring from CMC Union. Donna had a great love for people and enjoyed spending time with and taking care of others. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Jenny and Turner Phillips, who played a big role in her childhood. Mrs. Hicks is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Cecil Dennis Hicks; daughter, Denise Jackson (Todd) of Jefferson, SC; son, Dr. Shad Hicks (Jacqueline) of Oakboro, NC; grandchildren, Lacy McManus (Tony) of Jefferson, SC, Lauren Freeman (Chase) of Columbia, SC, and Zoe' Hicks; great-grandchildren, Rylan, Brody, and Bailey McManus; and mother-in-law, Leona Hicks of Jefferson, SC. There will be a Celebration of Life Service on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 4:00pm at White Plains Baptist Church with Dr. Shad Hicks and Reverend Ronnie Hargett officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to White Plains Baptist Church, PO Box 219, Jefferson, SC 29718. Baumgartner Funeral Home of Pageland, South Carolina (www.baumgartnerfh.com) is assisting the Hicks family.