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Obituary for Mary Lou Hicks
Mary Lou Hicks, age 91, of Golconda, IL passed away February 27, 2022 at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.
Mary Lou was born on February 26, 1931 to the late Clyde L., Sr. and Charlotte M. (Simmons) Flynn in Elizabethtown, IL. She was fourth of seven siblings. Mary Lou enjoyed cooking and baking before the progression of her macular degeneration, always telling jokes and funny stories. Her happiest moments were those spent with family and friends.
Mary Lou is survived by her daughter, Christine Wagner; grandchildren, Julie (John) Haner, Doyle (Alex) Wagner; great grandchildren, Jake W. Haner, and Jaxon W. Haner; sister; Anna Jane Flynn.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Clyde L. Flynn, Jr., George W. Flynn, Charles Leo Flynn, Larry P. Flynn; one sister, Lena Mae (Flynn) King.
A graveside celebration of life will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Empire Cemetery in Elizabethtown, IL. Pastor Tim Green will conduct the service. Those who wish to attend the memorial are asked to gather at 12:30 p.m. at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pope County Senior Citizens, PO Box 246, Golconda, IL 62938.
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