Lora Hicks Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lora Hicks of Joplin, Missouri, who passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 61, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Jiggs Madison and Marcia Madison (Ross) of Carl Junction; her husband John Hicks; her daughter Patricia "Poot" Bennett (Chris); her grandchildren, Austin and Elizabeth of Webb City; her son Corky Hicks (Chelsea); her grandchildren, Owyn, Parker and Charlotte of Riverton; her daughter Jayme (Kevin) of Galena; her siblings, Jay Madison (Eve) of Carl Junction, Joe Madison (Glenda) of Alba, Alice Madison of Carl Junction, Dennel Crabtree (Rick) of Carterville and Kristi Collins (Darryl) of Webb City; her stepfather John Swager Sr. of Carl Junction; her siblings, Regina Payton (Dwight Payton Sr.) of Carl Junction and John Swager; her aunt Mable; and her uncle Jack Lowery.