Deddra Earlene Hicks

Dedra was the first roommate I had at NCCU. We only roomed together for one semester but I never forgot her. I had been trying to locate her on social media but never found anything until today. I am saddened to learn of her passing. I remember her beautiful smile, giggles and carefree attitude.She was a joy to be around. She left NCCU after that semester and we lost touch. My condolences to her family .God rest her soul.

Hey Grandmother It's Chanel! I just want to wish you a happy heavenly birthday!!! I know your watching over everyone because all blessings keep coming and trust me there hasn't been a day I stopped thinking about you. It seems as if your watching over everybody and putting blessings into our lives based on new opportunities. We love you so so much & I love you so so much , You Will NEVER be forgotten!!! 💕🫶🏽

Words can not express how saddened we were to hear of your beloved's homegoing. Deddra was a beautiful, kind person who always greeted us with a smile. We pray God's comfort upon her son, her grandsons, as well as Miss Carol, Denise, Tiffany and her entire family. May God carry you today, and in the days to come. Nancy Carmon Allen

hey grandmother , your funeral was today . it was very beautiful ! i miss you so very much & i love you so very much ! thanks for always being here & welcoming me into your home with open arms . you dont have to suffer anymore , you dont have to feel like a burden anymore , you dont have to feel stuck & sick anymore . please watch over my mom , my brother , & coach d . keep us all together ! you were my #1 fan & were always easy to talk to ! every time i came over your home it was called a peacecation because it felt as if i escaped reality and got away from problems💔 , but now your on your peacecation❤ . i love you , i love you , & i loveee you !! YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

- Chanel Lofton

It was shocking and devastating to learn of Deddra's passing. Growing up I knew her as a classy person who possessed an effervescent smile. Her memories will forever be cherished. Hicks family please accept my sincere condolences and prayers. Reginald P. Davis

Deddra, This is hard for me to write. I will forever cherish the friendship that we had. You were always there with great advice. You were there when i got baptized which is the biggest accomplishment of my life. Thank you for being a true and honest friend. YOUR AT PEACE AND FREE, REST EASY. I LOVE YOU

May the Lord's hands of compassion and love and his guiding light from above, shine down upon you and give you strength during this time of sorrow. May you find comfort in knowing that friends share in your loss. With Heartfelt Sympathy, Loretta & Floretta Gooding

To the Hicks family, I am truly saddened to hear of Deddra's passing. We have all been friends and like family over 40 plus years. We all shared so many wonderful years on cypress street growing up. My prayers are with you all. God has you all in his arms and he will never leave you. Love Cynthia G. White and family I love you all

Condolences from the Thurman Family Mrs.Deddra has blessed me and my family with her joyful presence, she made me laugh and very sweet conversations even when I didn't feel like it but I knew I needed it from her, I met her at the YMCA facility and it was the best feeling ever she was like my best friend even when I found out she was coming to latitude it made me feel even happier so I Pray for the Family and I love them so much ❤️

It's been a while since Catholic School. I am so sorry to hear of your death. My condolences to the family. Rest in Peace. Linda Hodge Chavis

To the Hicks Family, Ms Carol, Daryl, and the rest of the family, I am so sorry for your loss, I will kept you all in my prayers. May God keep you and comfort all of you during this time of loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. We hope you find strength and solace during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cynthia Collins and family.

Mrs. Carol Hicks and family. The children of the late Ernestine Wynn Patrick wish to extend our deepest condolences to you all at this time. Deddra held a special place in our hearts, our mother truly respected you Mrs. Hicks and our late brother Michael Patrick had a special place in his heart for Deddra as well. We wish you all peace that passes all understanding during this difficult time. The Patrick children, Robert Jr., Cecilia, Brian, Angela, Stephanie, Connie.

DENISE I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST MY SEEPEST CONDOLENCES. WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. RESPASS, LEWIS CONSTANCE GREENE

Miss Deddra, I will miss you so much. I do thank God that we became great friends while working together for the past 7 years. Hurricane Florence brought us even closer because I picked you up to take you to work. It gave us more time for fellowship to start our day in God's word. You left a legacy in all you have done for others. You became a sister/friend. Dave and I will keep you in our hearts and prayers. We love you, Miss Mary and David Santiago

To the Hicks family, Craig and I couldn't believe the news of Drddra's passing, it just don't seem real, she was a peice of the fabric of our lives from over 50 years ago, we were kids together on this very street that I still reside. The Hicks family traveled to far away lands and when her grandmother would say you all were coming home, me and the other kids would always look forward to the arrival, Deddra, you will be truly missed by all of us, I've known you and your family almost all my life and my brother Craig and I will hold you in prayers and thoughts always. May God bless each of you and give you comfort. I will miss that radiant smile that she so graciously gave. Theresa and Craig Simmons

My deepest sympathies to the family , Deddra although I met you a couple of times it was like I knew you for the longest time we laughed and you gave me wise words of wisdom on my relationship. You had the most comforting smile that opened others heart to let you into their lives and I appreciated it. You will forever be remembered for your spirit soul cause I believe that you were an angel upon this earth. Rest in peace your friend Dianne wiliiams

Carol, Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayer. Deddra always had a smile and kind words to say!!! Very special person.... God Bess. The Manzene Family

Deepest Condolences to the Hicks family. Shock and sadness are my feelings right now. Know that you are in my prayers eventhough I am not there. Memories will sustain us . Love and prayers

Janice Pearsall, Raleigh

To the Hicks family, so sorry to hear about my dear friend. I love you all and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Robinson, Taylor and Gardner family

Family, we were shocked and saddened by the news of Deddra's passing. To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord. Rest in Heavenly Peace. Gone but never ever forgotten. Mike and Joan Sidberry

To the Hicks family, my thoughts and prayers are with you as grieve Deedra's transition to eternal life. I pray for your joy and peace as you embrace her loving memories. Donnie Simmons

To the Hicks family, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve Deedra's transition to eternal life. My thoughts and prayers are with you as embrace the joy and peace of her loving memories.

To the Hicks family, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve Deedra's transition to eternal life. I pray for your peace and joy as you embrace her loving memories.

To: The Hicks Family, Our sincerest condolences to each of you. Much Love, Barbara Hawkins Perry, Donnica & D'Onnica Perry !!!

Earlene, Earlene, Earlene! What can I say? I always knew the Hicks family and was a friend of Lenny because she was close to my age but I can see you twirling back and forth in that chair outside my office! At that is where our deep friendship began. You introduced me to my Jesus in a personal relationship through the charismatic renewal and for that I will be forever grateful! From that moment on we were inseparable, with you trying your best to minister to me! You know you said I was the one who took your hair out from worrying about me! But the last time I remember us speaking was your birthday in 2022! I know you hated when people acknowledged your birthday but I said the heck with it I was going to call you! We laughed and caught up and I told you I finally understood what you meant when you said all you needed was Jesus and how you were happy just staying to yourself in your own home! You said "I knew you would get there"'. Lol 😂. You felt like you were some watching your student succeed! Well I have said enough! You knew how I felt about you and I know you knew the real Janet and I knew how you felt about me! We did not have to speak a lot but we knew! The last birthday message you sent to me was "Happy birthday My Dear Friend! 🥰 So until we meet again my forever friend! R.I.P. Janet💞

To the entire Hicks family, please accept our condolences in the loss of your daughter, mother, sister, aunt and friend Deddra Hicks. We pray your continued strength and faith in God, again sincerely sorry for your loss Satchell and Evans Families

Our hearts are heavy and deeply saddened with Deddra's passing. We love all of you and will visit when we come to New Bern. We loved her but God loved her more. When the knock comes, we never know when and are not always prepared, even when we think we are. The family memories will sustain you during the days ahead. To the entire family, know that we are praying for you. God's grace will strengthen you in the days ahead. We love you. Starliñ and Pamela Beatty, Durham, North Carolina

Sweet Ms Deddra. So sorry to hear of your passing. I'll never forget all you did for me the years that we worked together. So many laughs and good times. So much great advice with so many grateful tears. It saddens my heart to see that you're gone but knowing the strong faith you lived EVERYDAY I know you're in a much better place. Take your rest sweet lady u will truly be missed. I'll love you always! Love Tamyia ♥️♥️

Deddra My Friend/My Sister,

For the last three days I have been going back and forth with myself about whether or not I was going to post a message up here. There are so many things I could say about you and our friendship but I know you didnt like long posts so I'll keep it brief😇Thanks so much for 40 years of being a true friend to me. You were my biggest cheerleader but also you were the only person who would tell me the truth about myself whether I wanted to hear it or not. I am truly grateful to God that He loved me enough to bless me with a friend like you💜Rest Easy and I Will See You On The Other Side💔💔Love, Kathy

Sorry for your lost. May God strengthen the Hicks family during this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. Love, the Morris family

My deepest condolences to you and your family Denise Christine Moore

I was so saddened to hear that Deddra has departed from this world and physically from those who love her so much. Though our lives touched only briefly, having had the opportunity to witness how much she loved her family and friends and lived her deep faith had such a huge impact on me. May you all find peace in knowing that she is now singing praises to her Beloved in heaven. Debi Miller

I was saddened to hear of the lost of your love one Deddra. Our deepest Condolences and Prayers are with the Hicks Family. 🕊 Bonnie Woods and Family

To the Hicks Family, I am so sorry for your loss, I will kept you all in my prayers. May God Keep you and comfort all of during this time of loss. Frederick Barton And Family

"D" - the loss of your sister has hit us all. We are thinking about you and your family. Floretta (Flo) Barrett-Campbell

I'm so sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your family. Rigdon K. Whitfield Sr.

No way your gone💔💔. Im going miss you && I will always remember you! Im going to miss the peacecations && All the talks abt me running game 😭😭. U cooked me breakfast && Welcomed me into yur home with open arms 💯💯❤️❤️. I will forever love u for what u have done for me! Im gonna try my best to stay out of trouble && Keep pushin with school to make u proud . Im going to get number 8 on the basketball team!! New beginnings... Its crazy because we planned to come see u this weekend . But hey god called you to be with him💯❤️❤️❤️. I love you & Forever will love you .

11/08/23 rip gma 💔🕊️

Dear Mrs Carole, Denise and family, Please accept my sincere sympathy and condolences for the loss of your loved one. I know she will be missed greatly. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Linda E Chandler

Our heart ache for the loss of Deddra Hicks. Please accept our deepest condolences. We hope you find strength and solace during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sharon C. Bryant and Ann Cantlow

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