Mrs. Marie Lewis Hicks of Marietta, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Azalea Manor in Marietta, Georgia.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the chapel of the J. W. Williams Funeral Home in Cordele, Georgia.  The burial will follow at the Bethel Cemetery in Cordele, Georgia.

Everyone entering the funeral home for visitations or services is required to wear a mask and to practice social distancing.  A mask must be worn throughout the stay.  You must supply your own mask.

Mrs. Marie Lewis Hicks was born on January 20, 1927, in Cochran, Georgia, to her proud parents, Mr. James E. Lewis and Mrs. Verlee Nelson Lewis. She was raised with strong family values and a commitment to education, graduating from the esteemed Gillespie-Selden Institute.

Marie was a devoted member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. She served her community faithfully under the guidance of Pastor Odell Jones. Her dedication to the church was evident through her active participation in the Women's Auxiliary, where she contributed until her health no longer allowed her to do so.

Marie moved away from Cordele at an early age, and it was during this time that she met her lifelong love, Edward Hicks. The two shared a deep bond and a passion for   fashion and traveling, creating beautiful memories along the way. Marie's love for life and her adventurous spirit were inspirational to all who knew her.

On January 23, 2025, Marie traded the cares of this world for eternal rest.  Her beloved Edward, her parents and    siblings:  Mrs. Mary L. Haugabrook, Mrs. Mildred Jennings, Mr. Willie Lewis, Mr. Bobby Lewis, Mr. Wallace Lewis, and Mr. Sammie Lewis, each preceded her in death.

Marie leaves behind a legacy of love and family. She will be remembered fondly by her siblings: Mrs. Jeanette Jones of Marietta, Georgia, Mr. Waymon Lewis and his wife, Mrs. Veronica Lewis, of Brooklyn, New York, Mrs. Josephine Booker of Brooklyn, New York, and Mr. Joseph Lewis and his wife, Mrs. Delta Lewis of Decatur, Georgia; her sisters-in-law, Mrs. Doris Lewis of Cordele, Georgia and Mrs. Mary Lewis of Columbus, Georgia; a host of loving nieces,    nephews, cousins, and friends who were touched by her kindness, warmth, and indomitable spirit.

Marie will always be remembered for her unwavering faith, her love for her family and friends, and the joy she brought into the lives of others. Her journey on Earth may have ended but will continue to inspire those who knew and loved her.