Callie E. Hicks

Callie E. Hicks, age 84 of Norris, formerly of Lake City, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Knoxville, TN. She was born July 13, 1926 in Campbell County, Tn. to the late Rev. P.T. and Darles Loving Lindsay. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Norris. Callie was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother who attended many area churches to visit her host of friends and family. She was a woman of great faith and loved to serve others. Callie could be seen driving her yellow pickup truck and belonged to the "Loose Ladies" of Norris. She tutored young children, was a tremendous cook, seamstress, and quilter. She will be sadly missed but we know she is with our Lord and will be there to receive us in heaven. Callie is preceded in death by: husband David J. Hicks, brothers: Fred and William (Dink) Lindsay, grandson Joshua Lindsay Bailey, and son-in-law Jay Chambers.

Survivors:

Children Rebekah Chambers Conway, AR
Jim R. Bailey & wife Madonna Port Canaveral,Fl.
Tom (Hickey) Hicks & wife Melanie Hendersonville, Tn.
Starla Arnold & husband Jimmy Lafollette, Tn.

Sisters Gwendolyn Cooper
Ina Lou Jackson
Floda "Jackie" Clevenger

Grandchildren: 7
Great Grandchildren: 5

Several nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Clear Branch Baptist Church.
Callie's son, Tom Hicks will be giving the eulogy in honor of his mother, along with her other children and grandchildren, and anyone else who would like to speak.
Interment: 2:00 PM Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City, TN.

Callie would read books to the third graders at Norris Elementary School. The family wishes in lieu of flowers, donations to Norris Elementary School for library books in honor of Callie Hicks. Donations may be sent to: Norris Elementary School c/o Bobbye Pointer, P.O. Box 949, Norris, TN 37828.

You can also view Callie's guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.