Charlene Ruth Potts Hicks

Charlene Ruth Potts Hicks of Lubbock, Texas went to join our Lord and Savior. Graveside services will be at the Coahoma Cemetery, Coahoma, Texas on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 11:00 am. There will be visitation at Sanders Funeral Home April 5, 2016 6-7:30pm. Charlene was born in Lubbock, Texas on April 30, 1932 to Verbie Frizzell Potts and Elmer Potts, who preceded her in death. Her growing up years were busy as she took an active part in the youth program of the First Baptist Church, Brownies, Girl Scouts, Senior Scouting, Youth Choir and assisted in numerous younger children’s activities. She served as youth counselor at Ceta Canyon, Lubbock. Music was an important part of her life helping with children’s musicals programs, member of church choirs, and school choir. She also won several medals and certificates from numerous piano contests. Charlene received her education in the Lubbock area. She attended Dupree Elementary, Thomas Junior High, and graduated from Lubbock High School. She received Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics from Texas Tech University. Her Master’s Degree she earned from Sul Ross University in Alpine, Texas in the field of Education. On Easter Sunday, April 21, 1957, Charlene married the love of her live Henry Samuel Hicks of Coahoma, Texas. They had 58 wonderful years together. They were blessed with 5 years together and then adopted 4 daughters. They also had 3 granddaughters. One of the family’s pleasures came from traveling as they took their daughters to 43 states and capitals. Charlene & Henry have gone on 26 cruises around the world taking each of their daughters and their families on a cruise. They enjoyed their Cloudcroft Mountain cabin with family and friends. Henry and Charlene were owners of seven lumberyards in Texas and two in New Mexico. Mrs. Hicks began her 31 years career in teaching Home Economics at the high school in Dimmett, Texas ISD followed by High School Childhood. In Seminole, Texas she taught High School Early Childhood. In Kermit, Texas, Charlene taught Elementary Early Children. Charlene was a Home Demonstration Agent with the Texas Agriculture Extension Service for seven years in Gains and Winkler Counties. The youth 4-H she worked with won many honors with one 4-H girl wining 4-H National Clothing Award in Chicago, Illinois. Charlene was a member of Saint Luke’s Methodist Church, AAUW, Texas Retired Services, TSTA National Education Association, Texas Retired Teachers Association, and a 50 year member of the Order of the Easter Star, Seminole Chapter. She served as President of the Permian Basin Counsel of Exceptional Children, and received Distinguish reward from the Texas Agriculture & Home Demonstration Agents Association. She was a volunteer at UMC for over 20 years. She also belonged to the Red Hat Society and five Bridge Clubs. She leaves her husband Henry, 4 daughters, 3 granddaughters, one sister, Ruby Potts Mueller in Houston, 4 nieces, numerous cousins and many friends. The family requests memorials sent to SLE Lupus Foundation in Lubbock, Texas.

Charlene Ruth Potts Hicks

April 30, 1932 - April 2, 2016