Mary graduated from East Mecklenburg High School. Prior to retirement, Mary worked for the Dial Corporation for many years, as a sales coordinator, where she met some of her dearest and lifelong friends. Mary was an active member of Amity Presbyterian Church. Whether volunteering at church, serving meals at the homeless shelter, delivering friendship trays, or supporting family and friends, she was at her happiest helping others. Anyone that met her quickly recognized her kind, loving nature.
Mary’s greatest treasure was her family. She loved attending ball games, watching movies and sports, playing Rook or doing anything with her children or grandchildren. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend and leaves a legacy of love for all who knew her.
She was married to Ben (Benny) Elwyn Hicks for 27 years, until he preceded her in death in 1989. In addition to her husband, Mary was predeceased by her parents, Felix and Estelle Helms.
She is survived by her daughter, Kim Hicks Sizemore (Jeff) of Blythewood, South Carolina; her son, Kevin Hicks (Heather) of Charlotte, North Carolina; and was affectionately known as "Grams" to her adoring grandchildren, Jacob Sizemore, Clayton Sizemore, Mason Hicks and Emily Hicks, and great-granddaughter, Lailah Hicks. Also surviving are her sisters, Loretta Washam (Hal) and Beverly Hanft (Shel); and her brothers, Larry Helms and Ronnie Helms (Sarah).
The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:45 pm Monday, September 12, 2022, at Amity Presbyterian Church, with the service to follow at 2:00 pm. Interment will be held in Sharon Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials or donations can be made to Crisis Assistance Ministries of Charlotte, 500-A Spratt Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206 or Amity Presbyterian Church, 2831 N. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28205.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com for the Hicks family.
