Lois Marie Norris Hicks

Lois Marie Norris Hicks, 68, of Goldsboro died on November 16, 2008 in Raleigh.

Mrs. Hicks was a native of Swansboro, North Carolina and was the daughter of Thelma Norris and the late Walter Norris, Sr. She and her loving husband, Stephen H. Hicks, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in January. She was active in church activities, serving as an elder in the Presbyterian Church, where she was honored as a lifetime member of Presbyterian Women. She was also an avid gardener and served as the Chairman of the Board of the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo and in numerous offices in the New Bern Garden Club. She loved and was loved by many, and her greatest joy was her and Steve’s children and grandchildren.

Mrs. Hicks is survived by her husband, Stephen H. Hicks; her mother, Thelma Norris of Pollocksville; a brother and sister in law, Walter Norris, Jr. and Sylvia Norris of Swansboro; her children: daughter Dianna Jessup and Bill Downey of Raleigh; son and daughter in law Kenneth and Rachael Mashburn of Kinston; son Stevie Hicks and Jennifer Royal of Emerald Isle; son and daughter in law Keith and Wendy Mashburn of Pollocksville; and daughter and son in law Shelly and Joe Stewart of Raleigh; and her grandchildren, Allison, Carson, Bradley, Cherie, Miles, Anthony, Christopher, Kendall, and Andrew.

The family will receive friends at Seymour Funeral Home in Goldsboro on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., and at other times at the Hicks home at 708 Lionel Street in Goldsboro. A worship service celebrating the life of Lois will be held Wednesday, November 19 at First Presbyterian Church in Goldsboro at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Drew Clark and Rev. Ryan Rasmussen followed by a graveside service at the church cemetery of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Snow Hill.

Memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 1101 E. Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530 or The Elizabethan Gardens, 1411 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954.