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Gloria Hicks

Passed 05/07/2025

Obituary For Gloria Hicks

Gloria Wiggins Hicks, 79, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

Funeral Service 11:00 am Friday, May 16, 2025 at St. James Baptist Church, 527 E. Thomas Street, Rocky Mount, NC. 27801 with Rev. Dr. J.T. Worthy, officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery.

Visitation 4:00 - 6:00 Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Hunter - Odom Funeral Service, 121 South Fairview Road, Rocky Mount, NC. 27801.

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Owen Funderburke III 2612 Roselawn Ave Baltimore Maryland 21214 My condolences 💐

Owen Funderburke III 2612 Roselawn Ave Baltimore Md 21214

Please accept my heartfelt condolences to the Hicks' and Wiggins' family. I want the family to know that you're in my thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

Wishing you strength, comfort, and peace.

With sympathy, Soror Kristi Herring Jenkins

Kristi Herring Jenkins

My condolences and prayers to the family 🙏🏾

Lester Howard

Condolences to Danita, Kayla, Kordell, and Danita's extended family. We pray for your strength in this time. Your mother was a joy. She always made us laugh. We will miss her. We are here for you as you take this journey. Peace and Blessings, Anthony and Sherri

Anthony and Sherri Brooks

Many prayers to you and your family Danita.

Anesa Johnson

Gloria was a wonderful board member, community champion, and advocate for young people. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with her on our local advisory board and scholarship committees through the years. She was passionate and bold, honest, and fierce. Rest in peace, Gloria. My deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved her. - Kelly Lee

Kelly Joyner Lee

To the family hold on to God unchanging hand. Gloria was a sweet and kind person. RIP my Friend will never forget your smile.

Ella P Clark

To the Hicks and Wiggins families, I pray that God grant you peace, comfort and strength. I have known the Wiggins family all of my life. I and my siblings went to school with them and grew up in the Neighborhood. She will be missed. The Deans Family

The Deans Family

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Irene Silver Brown

Our prayers are with the family.

Deborah Pittman Coley

Condolences to the Hicks and Wiggins families on behalf of the Lucas and Williams families. My mother (Barbara Ann Hinton Lucas) was not only Gloria's classmate, they shared the same birthday.

Dedra Lucas

Psalm 73:26 "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." May God comfort you during this difficult time. Ms. Hicks was my neighbor for years and I could count on her to let me know when something wasn't right! April H. Smith

April Howell - Smith

Prayers for the Family.

Vera C.

The Holly Street Community send our condolences and our LOVE💜 to Wiggins family and Hick family🙏 MaeParker

Mae Parker

Condolences to the entire Wiggins and Hicks Families. Gloria was always a classy dresser and expressed herself when it was necessary. May she continue to Rest In Peace.

John Joyner

John Joyner

Deepest Condolences to the Family. As a high school classmate of Gloria, I will always remember her intelligence and spunk. May God comfort and embrace the Family now and in the difficult days ahead... Soror S. J. Cordell-Robinson, Fredericksburg VA

Shirley "S J" Cirdell-Robinson

You always knew exactly where stood with Gloria. She spoke her mind and did not care if you agreed with her or not When I came back to Rocky Mount from College She told me I was now to old to still be calling her Miss Gloria and we became fast friends. She will be missed and my prayers out to her family

A.Shermise Brown Parker

A force of nature. Full of energy and spunk and a brain bigger and better than many could accept. Nothing but a positive force for me...thank you Gloria for challenging all of us.

David Forrester

With Deepest Sympathy

We extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mother. May her memory bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.

With love and prayers, The Joyner Family

Greg Joyner Sr

In Loving Memory of Gloria Wiggans Hicks Past Board Chair, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region

Gloria Wiggans Hicks was the epitome of servant leadership and a champion for young people in Nash and Edgecombe Counties. As a dedicated board member and past Chair, she served with a loving spirit, always putting the needs of our Club members first. Gloria gave generously of her time, talent, and her treasure, setting the standard for what it means to be a high-performing board member.

Even after her retirement, she remained steadfast in her commitment to the mission and the young people we serve. Her legacy of compassion, leadership, and unwavering support will continue to inspire us all.

We are grateful for her life and her lasting impact on the staff and members of the Boys & Girls Clubs and the community she loved so deeply.

Ron Green

A great woman. She will be missed. Condolences to the fam6.

Dennis Abell

Sending our deepest condolences to the family...

Tony & Wanda Durant

Our sincere condolences to the family. She served Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority with dignity and a strong sisterhood. Soror Diane Cordell Wright

Diane Cordell Wright

The Boyd Family sends our condolences and prayers during the passing of your Mother.

Jean, Andrea, Michael, and Jo-Nette

Jo-Nette Boyd

My thoughts and prayers are with the Wiggins and Hicks families. Love and blessings, Rose Vines

Rose Vines

Gloria, you were my mentor, my friend. As my children say you had also become our family. Much love to the Wiggins/Hicks family.

BJ Lassiter

From United Way Tar River Region, we send out condolences to Gloria's family. We appreciate all that she did to support United Way & our partner agencies during her time at Cummins-RMEP, as well as her further service on many boards and committees within our community. May she rest in peace and may the family find comfort and peace in the days ahead.

Ginny Mohrbutter, United Way Tar River Region

Cousin Gloria was a bright flame in the Wiggins family. Her presence was truly impactful so her absence will be felt.

Vanessa Trevathan-Coble

Sean, sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. May you and your family cherish the memories. May God provide you strength and comfort during this time.

Sharon Noel

Thinking of the Wiggins and Curry Families. Deepest condolences. 🙏🏾

Kristal Lindsey

Take your rest Soror. Well done. Miss you.........

Jenean

I feel so much pain and condolences for this loss. Gloria was an advocate for her family and the entire community. She will be missed and I thank God to have known her.

Loretta Braswell

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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