Suzanne Hicks

Suzanne Hicks, December 13, 1935 – August 14, 2021. Suzanne Hicks, 85, beloved wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt and friend, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Saturday, August 14th, with her husband by her side. She was born on December 13, 1935, in Braymer, MO, the daughter of Odus & Vivian (Reeser) Clevenger. During her Braymer High School years she was a member of the marching band as a drum majorette. Following graduation in 1953, she went to work at Farmland Industries and Celotex Corporation in Kansas City, MO. On April 14th, 1957, she married Travis D. Hicks of Breckenridge, MO, to whom she was happily married 64 years. While her girls were growing up she was an Avon lady, block mother, room mother, cheerleading coach and Girl Scout leader. Years later she took a position as receptionist where one of her daughters worked. She enjoyed bowling and won many league trophies. Suzanne was completely devoted to her family, was a proud homemaker, excellent cook, wonderful hostess and sharp dresser. She enjoyed travel, shopping, entertaining, gardening, crossword & jumble puzzles, music, true crime programs, watching the Kansas City Chiefs and going out for special occasions. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Tanner Davis; and nephews, Kevin Null and Gerald Clevenger. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, daughters, Lori Hicks of Overland Park and Lisa Davis (Scott) of Overland Park, grandson Quinton Davis, step-grandson, Johnathan Davis, step-granddaughter, Bailey Davis; brother, Gary Clevenger; sister, Nancy Null; nephews, Danny Clevenger, Brian Clevenger, Jared Null and several great nieces & great nephews. The family wishes to thank the staff at Stratford Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Kansas City Hospice for their care and compassion. We wish to gather with family & friends for visitation and celebration of Suzie’s life on Sunday, October 17th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at The Tuileries Clubhouse, 10801 Glenwood St., Overland Park, KS 66211. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Kansas City Hospice or Society for Melanoma Research.

Suzanne Hicks

December 13, 1935 - August 14, 2021