Beverly Jean Hicks

Beverly Jean Hicks, 71, of Newburgh, IN, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019, at Bell Oaks Place. She was born on June 2, 1948, in Evansville, IN, to the late Charles and Shirley Mae (Bice) Goodman. Beverly was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She loved to cook, often making large meals for her family and friends. She volunteered for several outreach programs to help others. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Geri Gowins. Beverly is survived by her husband of 52 years, Gerald Hicks; daughter, Stacy Hicks; grandchildren, Zachary and Brandon Hicks, Allyssa DeVault, and Ryan and Evan Gowins; sisters, Vivian Sullivan of WI, Pamela K. Goodman of Olney, IL, and Patricia Newton of Newburgh; brother, Charles Goodman; stepfather, William Kelsie of Evansville; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Hwy 261, Newburgh, Indiana, officiated by Pastor Ken Slater, with burial in Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2019, at Alexander Newburgh Chapel. The family would like to thank the staff at Bell Oaks for their care and kindness. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 4377 State Road 261, Newburgh, IN 47630.