Edith Pauline (Dildine) Hicks, 75, of Steele, Missouri passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, peacefully at her home in Steele. She was born on March 16, 1948, in Senath, Missouri, the daughter of the late Jim and Vera (Holly) Dildine.

Edith was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed crocheting, fishing, gardening and just being outdoors and her daily dose of TV watching Bonanza, Andy Griffith, and Family Affair. She grew up in the Bootheel in an era when Elvis was just starting his music career singing in this area of the south and she loved him and his music. On October 16, 1964, she was united in marriage to Jimmy Hicks, and to this union, 6 children were born. Jimmy preceded her in death on June 15, 2018.  She was a strong woman who loved her family and spending time with them.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Jimmy Hicks, 9 siblings, Barbara Dildine, Callie Boyd, Carol S. Dildine, Betty Franklin, Dora Andrews, Margie Oshea, Bonnie Stinson, Sammy Dildine, and Billy Alexander. One Child, Connie J. Hicks, one Grandchild, Wesley Legg, and One Great Grandchild, Darren King.

Survivors to cherish her memory are:

One Brother: Thomas Dildine of Ravenden, AR

Five Children:  Rusty Wayne Hicks of Steele, James Allen Hicks (Karen) of Senatobia, Mississippi, Angela Taylor (Todd) of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Peggy Hicks of Steele, and Robin Busby (Tommy) of Cooter.sE

11 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren.

And a host of other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services were held on Thursday March 30, 2023, at 2:00 pm with Brother Jim Tom Pilcher officiating at the John W. German Funeral Home in Steele, Missouri. Visitation was held the same day at 1:00 until time of service. Interment was at the Mount Zion Cemetery in Steele, Missouri. Pallbearers were, Tommy Busby, Jonathan Manley, Todd Taylor, Angela Taylor, James Allen Hicks, and Terry Cunningham, and Logan Manely

John W German Funeral Home of Steele in charge of services.