EAST END — Brenda Hicks,

74, of East End, Ark., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at home. She was born on June 27, 1948, in Dermott, Ark., to the late Cliff and Louise (Perser) Mcgathy. Ms. Hicks was retired and enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting, and shopping.

Ms. Hicks was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Hicks and her brother, Jeff McGathy. She is survived by her two sons, DeWayne Hicks (Marie) of Paris, Ark., and Joe Hicks (Cindy) of Springdale, Ark.

Two sisters, Vickie Zigler of Benton, Ark., and Anita Spears of ICO Community, Ark.; one brother, Dave McGathy of Castroville, Texas; four grandchildren, Shane of Alexander, Kriston of Benton, Caitlyn and Zane of Springdale, and six great-grandchildren with one on the way.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Bauxite with Bro. Charlie Woods and Carlton Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Mars Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday evening, January 27, 2023, at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home, Benton, Ark.