Mary Lea Hicks Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Mary Lea Hicks of Springfield, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 93, on December 18, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Mary Lea's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Mary Lea's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Karl Squibb and Louise Squibb (Baldwin); her husband Noyd Hicks; her daughter Deanna Lee Small; and her siblings, Erma Owens and Warren Squibb.

She is survived by: her son Kent Hicks (Paola); and her granddaughter Annabelle Rose Hicks. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and many other family and friends.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Bois D'Arc United Methodist Church and may be left with the funeral home.