Bernadine Hicks George, 72, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. She was born March 14, 1944 to the late Oscar Hicks and Rachel L. Hicks.
She was a pottery maker.
Bernadine is survived by two daughters, Denise George (Manuel Armes) and Terri Jo George (Bobby); three grandchildren, Camille Davis, Deanna Beck (Daniel Taylor), and Amber Beck (Jace Girty), all of Cherokee; four great grandchildren, Kaydence Davis, Xavion Davis, Benjamin Davis, and Aaliyah (Ali) Davis; brothers, Arthur (Art) Hicks, Steve Hicks, Oscar (Coss) Hicks Jr., Butch Long, and Johnny Hicks; and one sister, Charlotte Saunooke. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to her parents, Bernadine was preceded in death by one brother, William “Bill” Hicks; two sisters, Bernadette Taylor and Treva F. Reed.
Services were held on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at Rock Springs Baptist Church. Pastor Greg Morgan officiated. Burial was at the Hicks Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michell Hicks, Dewayne Hicks, David Hicks, Kenny Taylor, Kenny Dawkins, Mark Hicks, Zach Hicks, Jordan Hicks, and Billy Jack Hicks.