1929
Betty
2010
Betty Jean Hicks
March 10, 1929 — November 30, 2010
Betty Jean Hicks was born in Memphis, Texas on March 10, 1929 to Benjamin Kirk and Buenetta Kirk (née Nickles). Betty married Rev. Willis Hicks and they moved to Portland, Oregon in 1957. They fell in love with the rainy days and plush green terrain of Oregon and decided to become official Oregonians by purchasing land in the city and at the coast. Oregon is where they finished raising their two children, Rachel and Edward. In the late 1960's, Betty's husband received a spiritual calling to found and pastor a church in Anchorage, Alaska. She accompanied him there to serve as First Lady of the church. In 1975, due to her husband's illness, they returned to their Oregon home to live out the rest of his days. After Betty finished raising her oldest granddaughter—Tracey, Betty began transitioning out of her home in Portland and into her home in Seaside.
Betty loved God with a passion. She read her Bible and prayed adamantly. She also loved living on her mountaintop ranch in Seaside, Oregon where she prayed and meditated on the Lord without ceasing. Her home was always filled with love and great food for all who visited.
Betty was a great cook. Betty co-partnered the opening of two Portland restaurants—The Truck Stop Cafe on Columbia Blvd and Babe's Chili Parlor on then Union Avenue—where she cooked and co-managed daily operations. Betty operated her own pie company—Betty's Pies—while living in Alaska. She baked the best miniature pies and distributed them to convenience stores.
Betty had a strong work ethic, earning a living doing domestic work as a seamstress, housekeeper and cook. She truly enjoyed gardening and carrying for her dogs. Her last pup, Lady, mourns Betty's passing as well. Betty lived life without any regrets—knowing she was always led by the Lord, and by proudly doing the best she could with what she had.
This spirit-filled woman is remembered by her daughter, Rachel Brown; granddaughters, Tracey Wood (husband—COL Kelvin Wood), and Laleisha Thompson; grandson, Byron Thompson; two great-granddaughters, Briana Britton and Tabitha Wood. Mrs. Hicks is also survived by three sisters, Elizabeth, Rose, and Georgia; brother, Robert; and a host of cousins. She was loved by many to include: Joshua Manus, Shavyonne Mills, Jessica Spencer, and others.
On November 30th, Betty Jean Hicks peacefully departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior, while nodding in her favorite chair at her home in Seaside, Oregon.
Betty loved God with a passion. She read her Bible and prayed adamantly. She also loved living on her mountaintop ranch in Seaside, Oregon where she prayed and meditated on the Lord without ceasing. Her home was always filled with love and great food for all who visited.
Betty was a great cook. Betty co-partnered the opening of two Portland restaurants—The Truck Stop Cafe on Columbia Blvd and Babe's Chili Parlor on then Union Avenue—where she cooked and co-managed daily operations. Betty operated her own pie company—Betty's Pies—while living in Alaska. She baked the best miniature pies and distributed them to convenience stores.
Betty had a strong work ethic, earning a living doing domestic work as a seamstress, housekeeper and cook. She truly enjoyed gardening and carrying for her dogs. Her last pup, Lady, mourns Betty's passing as well. Betty lived life without any regrets—knowing she was always led by the Lord, and by proudly doing the best she could with what she had.
This spirit-filled woman is remembered by her daughter, Rachel Brown; granddaughters, Tracey Wood (husband—COL Kelvin Wood), and Laleisha Thompson; grandson, Byron Thompson; two great-granddaughters, Briana Britton and Tabitha Wood. Mrs. Hicks is also survived by three sisters, Elizabeth, Rose, and Georgia; brother, Robert; and a host of cousins. She was loved by many to include: Joshua Manus, Shavyonne Mills, Jessica Spencer, and others.
On November 30th, Betty Jean Hicks peacefully departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior, while nodding in her favorite chair at her home in Seaside, Oregon.
Visitation
Rose City Funeral Home
5625 Northeast Fremont Street
Portland
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97213-1754
Friday, December 10, 2010, 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Service
Rose City Funeral Home
5625 Northeast Fremont Street
Portland
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97213-1754
Friday, December 10, 2010, 2:00 PM
Cemetery
Rose City Cemetery
5625 N.E. Fremont St.
Portland
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97213-1754
Friday, December 10, 2010, 3:00 PM
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