Bernice Beatrice Hicks

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Bernice Beatrice Hicks, age 69, of Jefferson, who passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010. Mrs. Hicks, born June 23, 1941 in Winder, Georgia, was a daughter of the late, William Hanson and the late, Bell Hardy Hanson. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; and was retired from the Jefferson Mills. Mrs. Hicks was preceded in death by her husband, Billy John Hicks, Sr.; brothers, James and Talmadge Hanson.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Jerry Jackson of Martin. Daughter, Wanda Hicks of Jefferson. Sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Linda Hicks of Jefferson, Thomas Hicks of Texas, and Billy John and Crystal Hicks of Jefferson. Sisters, Ruby Glass of Jefferson, and Ann Griffin of Winder. Brothers, Robert Hanson of Winder, William Hanson of Winder, and Charles Hanson of Jefferson. Ten grandchildren and Twelve great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 2pm in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Hayes officiating. The burial will follow in Woodbine Cemetery, Jefferson with James Griffin, Brian Hanson, Jason Page, Clay Pursley, Clay Hicks and Zach Lunsford serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6-9pm at the funeral home.

Evans Funeral Home, 1350 Winder Highway Jefferson, GA 30549. 706-367-5467. Online Condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com