Lynn Holland Hicks

NASHVILLE - Lynn Maureen Holland Hicks, surrounded by her loving family, left this earthly home for her eternal home on Sunday, December 3, 2017. She was born in Nash County on October 30, 1932 to the late A.T. "Bud" Holland and Pattie Lee Holland. Preceding her in death were her husband, Chester Hicks; her sisters, Eva Holland Brown, Eloise Holland Collier, Doretha Holland Richardson, and Dorothy Holland Hardy. Also preceding her in death were her brothers, A.T. "Buck" Holland, Jr., Wilbur Holland, Millard Avery Holland, and William "Bill" Holland. She is survived by her brother, Eugene "Gene" Freeman Holland and his wife, Eloise, of Nashville, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. Lynn worked for several years at Nash Garment Company in Nashville as a bookkeeper and seamstress. She not only enjoyed sewing for herself, but for others in the family and community. Lynn always remembered the birthdays of relatives and friends, making certain they received a card on their special day. Known for her good cooking, she enjoyed preparing meals for shut ins and loved ones. Having a selfless and humble servant's heart, she faithfully cared for many relatives during their senior years. Besides being a devoted wife, sister, and aunt, Lynn served the Lord faithfully as a teacher, choir member, Women's Ministry leader, nursery worker, and in many other capacities at Ebenezer Pentecostal Holiness Church in Nashville for over sixty five years. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Charles Gentry officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills cemetery in Nashville, NC. Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mrs. Hicks' memory to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 12/7, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 12/7, 2:00 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Charles Gentry officiating. Cemetery Forest Hill Cemetery 350 North 1st Street, Ext. Nashville, NC 27856 Thursday 12/7, 3:30 pm