Peggy Joyce Hicks

Mrs. Hicks prioritized her faith and family. She was a modern woman way ahead of her time. She mothered her children, worked as a bookkeeper, and was the backbone of her husband's political career. Peggy was also an active member of Donelson Heights Methodist Church. In her free time, she was an accomplished seamstress and even made her daughter's wedding dress and veil.

Peggy is survived by her children Donna (Terry) Baskin and Tom (Mary) Hicks; grandchildren Kristan (Chris) Stovall, Jamison (Reen) Baskin, Lauren Baskin, Jay Hicks (Rachel Buckley) and Tracy Hicks; great grandchildren Caroline Kemp, Cate Kemp, Will Stovall, Macklen Baskin, Rylan Baskin and Locke Baskin; sister, Nancy (Frank) Conner; as well as many nieces, nephews, and a large extended family.

Peggy is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Senator John T. Hicks; her parents, Brown and Bessie Tomlin; her brother, Ben Tomlin; and sister, Dorothy Lane.

There will be a Gathering of Family & Friends on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Hermitage Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will begin at 2:00pm in the Tulip Grove Room at the funeral home. Following the service, Peggy will be laid to rest in the Garden of Faith at Hermitage Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Peggy’s caregivers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital (stjude.org), the Nashville Rescue Mission (nashvillerescuemission.org), or Second Harvest Food Bank (secondharvestmidtn.org).

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Hicks family at HermitageFH.com.