Phyllis Maxine Hicks, Former DOM Staff Member

Phyllis Maxine Hicks, Former DOM Staff Member

Global Ministries was saddened to learn of the death of Phyllis Maxine Hicks, former staff member of the Division of Overseas Ministries

1928 – 2012

Global Ministries was saddened to learn of the death of Phyllis Maxine Hicks, former staff member of the Division of Overseas Ministries.  Phyllis was born on December 25, 1928, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Guy Thomas, Sr., and Sarah Myrtle Young Smith.  Phyllis graduated from New Castle High School and worked in the Finance Office of the Division of Overseas Missions for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the 1980s and the early 1990s.  She was also a member of Post Road Christian Church.

Phyllis passed away on September 19, 2012.  Visitation was held on Sunday, September 23, 2012, and her funeral was held the following day.  Phyllis is survived by her children, Marcia K. Adkins, James R., Hicks (Cynthia), Samuel T. Hicks (Carol), and Ross A. Hicks (Judy); sisters, Bernice Shelton (Levi) and Debbie Eden (Bill); and 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  Her husband, James W. Hicks and her son, Charles E. Hicks, preceded her in death.

Condolences may be sent to:  James R. Hicks, 6281 East Runnymede, Camby, IN   46113.