Ella Mae Hicks

Ella Mae Weems Hicks, age 82, of Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of Lyons Park Baptist Church but attended Belmont Baptist Church. She was most proud of her family and loved her children with all of her heart. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rome and Rowena Weems; and all of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles "Heavy" Hicks; children, Freda Robinette (Grover), David Smith (Penny) and Tammy Tankersley (Jeff); grandchildren, Jason Robinette (Stephanie), Nakisha Graham, Chenoa Pruitt (Mark), Anthony Pullon, Ava Smith, Michael Smith, Tabitha Smith and Gavin Smith; great-grandchild, Rome Pruitt; several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill and any time at the residence of Charles and Ella Hicks. Funeral services will follow with Rev. James Adams officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 8, 2015 at Church Hill Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carterent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill is proudly serving the Hicks family.