A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me.
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.
Mrs. Demetrica Williams-Hicks, age 49, of Oxford, North Carolina departed this life on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Duke University Hospital Durham, North Carolina.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Locust Grove Baptist Church 386 Paschall Station Rd. Warrenton, North Carolina. Reverend Kenneth Alexander will deliver the eulogy and burial will follow in the church cemetery.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Wardell Hicks; her daughter, Precious Perry (Terriaus); her son Demetric โDJโ Kearney; her mother, Theo Williams; one brother, Shaun Williams; two granddaughters, Madison and Jordyn Perry; four stepchildren; two step-grandchildren; four nieces, and three nephews along with a host of family and friends who cared for her deeply.
Public viewing: Saturday, August 26, 2023 1:00 PM-5:00 PM at Boyd & Royster Funeral Service 149 Holland Bland Rd. Warrenton, North Carolina.
FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED
Pink Tribute Spray was sent for Mrs. Demetrica Willimas-Hicks - August 24, 2023
5 Trees were planted in memory of Mrs. Demetrica Willimas-Hicks - August 26, 2023
With sincere sympathy. DJ thoughts and prayers. Dr. Janet Moye Cornick
Dee you were an amazing coworker and an even better friend. I will never ever forget our days laughing and rolling our eyes in our shoebox of an office. The world was a better and brighter place with you in it. You were loyal, kind, funny, and cared tremendously for your friends and family. We will all miss you so much, but the joy you spread will never be forgotten. With love, Anna Tillery
Sending my deepest condolences to The Hicks family & friends during this difficult time. Prayers๐๐พ๐โ๏ธ
Sending My Condolences and Prayers , May God Comfort the Family during this difficult times. Demetrica was such a Sweet person truly will be missed .
God is our refuge and a very present help in times of trouble. My sincere condolences ate extended to this family for your loss. Keep your hands in the Lord's hand. Rev Doris J.Jones
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. To the entire bereaved family I am sorry for your loss. Metra was such a beautiful person with a smile that would light up the darkest room. Family you were her heart and she loved you all dearly, just know that Metra is resting in the arms of Jesus. Hold on to your beautiful memories. My prayers will continue to go out for you. Shirley Davis Faulcon.
To the family of Ms Dee you have deepest and sincere condolences. I'm going to miss you my friend, until we meet again.....SIP.. J. Meredith
Missing you so much my beautiful cousin. May our memories forever bring joy to my broken heart,and the fact that I know I have an angel watching over me. I love you until we meet again RIH. Keisha Williams
Truly sorry for the loss of a mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Condolences go out to all. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers ๐๐ฝ
My Deepest Condolences to Williams and Hicks Families. Praying your strength during this difficult time. God's Blessings๐๐พ. Shonetta Alston and Family ( Rollingwood Family)
Dee you will truly be missed. You were always a great friend and coworker and a mentor. You always would tell me not to go backwards always keep moving up. I will continue to do this. Rest easy my friend, love and miss you ๐ Crystal Rose
Demetrica was a kind,humble and sweet person that I have known for years she always had a smile on her face and greeted you with kindness,your family has my deepest condolences and my prayers are with them all.Angela Davis
Metra you have always been a beautiful and kind young lady,that always kept a smile on your face ,your family is definitely in my prayers and in my heart...
Rest on sweet lady Dee. May God comfort and heal the wounded hearts of your family. Sincerely from Felecia Wimbush and the Hargrove and Wimbush family.
My Condolences ๐ goes out to the Alexander family and the Hicks. She was a very sweet beautiful person. She is truly an Angel. She will be missed. RIH DEMETRICA Love ๐ Phyllis Smith
My condolences to the Williams, Hicks families, I worked with Dee at Murdoch and the Community Living Program at Central Regional Hospital. Dee was a very special person that cared about the patients and co-workers. I will miss the texting, and phone calls we had to catch up on each other because of you going back to Murdoch.I'm also going to miss making bows for you each year at Christmas time. You was such a loving person and I thank God I was able to know you. I will miss you, Arnetta Evans
Dee will truly be missed in Psychology. She always had that smile on her face and never upset snd we all loved her here. My prayers go out to the family. Trust in God with all your faith. Debra Duke
Extending my sincerest condolences to the family... prayers of comfort going to each of them.
R.I.P sweet angel๐๏ธ๐ You will be truly miss๐.
I'm still in disbelief about the death of my sister in-law Demetrica ๐ข prayers for my brother Wardell and, His step son DJ & his stepdaughter Precious God be with my family during and after this unexpected death ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ
(Glendola Hicks Lynch )
I am truly sadden by the passing of my former coworker. My condolences and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers. Phillis Moore
Words cannot explain how I feel about Dee's passing. I worked with her at Murdoch Center,and she was the sweetest person. My sincere condolences to her family.
Sorry For Y'all Loss Perry and Trader Familyโค๏ธ
Dee was just a beautiful spirit to be around. She always had a smile on her face and she loved her family immensely. May God continue to give you comfort and peace in the days and months ahead. Tori
She will truly be missed. May God comfort the family during this difficult time. ๐
I worked with Demetrica at Central Regional Hospital and she always had a smile and a kind word. She put others before herself and truly enjoyed her work. It was a pleasure working alongside her and a gift getting to know her. I am very sorry for your loss. Kim Richter
This was truly a shock to me. My condolences to the Williams and Hicks families. Praying for strength and comfort during this difficult time. Always know that God is with you all. I will miss her jovial personality and her beautiful smile. Continued prayers for you all. Gloria Atkinson
This is such a shock! Such a beautiful person. My sincere condolences to Alexander, Williams and Hicks families. Praying your strength during this difficult time. Love You All and continue holding on to God's unchanging hands. Dena Yarborough
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.