Ryelynne Marie Hicks

Ryelynne Marie Hicks, age 3, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 3, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. Ryelynne will be missed by her loving parents, Justin Hicks and Megan Pierce; older sister, Madyson; and grandparents, Thomas and Susanne Hicks and Michael and Tammy Pierce. Rye was also loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and great-grandparents who all adored her.

Rye was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lorrie Hicks and other relatives who are now by her side.

Rye and her big sister Mady adored each other and were inseparable. They did everything together. They loved to play Frozen with Rye playing Anna and Mady playing Elsa. They ran around trying to 'freeze' each other, just like in the movie they loved to watch together. Rye loved getting her nails done and dressing up like a princess.

Rye's favorite superhero was Spiderman. Rye wouldn't go anywhere without wearing her Spiderman shirt, shoes, or pants. Whenever she had the chance, she would show off her light up Spiderman shoes to anyone who walked through the door. And if she was dressing up in one of her adorable dresses, you could be sure that she would be wearing something Spiderman underneath as well as having her signature lock of hair falling into her face.

Rye was smart and had a passion for solving challenging puzzles and games. She always looked forward to going to Chuck E. Cheese's or the playground. Slides were her favorite, and she wasn't afraid of anything.

Rye loved to spend time cuddling with her mom and dad, and playing with her sister. When she would scrunch up her nose, squint her eyes, and give you her ornery, little grin, you would know she was up to something. Her favorite game to play with her daddy was to point her cute, little finger at him and say "stop it, Daddy" until they were both laughing.

Whenever given the chance she would watch her favorite movies, Moana, Frozen, or, of course, Spiderman.

Rye's smile was contagious; she brought joy to everyone around her. She will be greatly missed.

Funeral Service will be held at 12:30 PM on Friday, May 31, 2019 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221, where family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at Oller Cemetery, Delaware, Ohio. Following interment, family and friends are invited to a reception at Worthington Christian Church, 8145 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43235.