Mrs. Margdean Hicks affectionately known as Ms. Margaret by friends and Aunt Margaret to family, was born on July 17, 1932, to the late Thelma Andrews Magee-McCormick and Dock Magee in Tylertown, MS, who are both now with the Lord. She was a wife, mother, daughter, sister, Grandmother, Greatgrandmother, sister, aunt, great greataunt, cousin, and friend.

At an early age, she united with the Brandon Bay Methodist Church in Tylertown, MS, and after moving to Gulfport, MS, she united with the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of The Rev. Dr. Famous McElhaney. Ms. Margaret served faithfully on the Usher Board and was a past-president of the Usher Board, she was a member of the National Council of Negro Women, and a member of the Sunday School until her health failed.

Later, after moving to Gulfport, MS, she met and married the late Robert Hicks, Sr. (Bubba Hicks), and to this union was born one son, Robert Hicks, III.

Ms. Margaret was employed at MayBelle Fashions and Gates Cleaners for a number of years both in Gulfport, MS. She touched the lives of many, giving them advice, friendship, and always having that infectious smile.

Cherishing her memories are a loving and devoted son, Robert Hicks, III (Josephine), a devoted & loving sister, Mrs. Emma Hall, grandsons, Mr. Tecardo (Teco)Hicks (Deonna), Mr. Brandon Hicks (Kiandra), niece, Gayle H. Holton (Tony), nephew, Willie Hicks, III (Barbara), great-grandchildren, Teyton Hicks, Zariah Hicks, Tyler Hicks, Brooklyn and Phoenix Hicks, a host of nieces, nephews, greatnieces and greatnephews, cousins, Mrs. B. Stamps, a devoted friend, and many great friends.

Mrs. Hicks became absent from the body and present with the Lord on Monday, November 25, 2024, and will forever be in our hearts.