LANCASTER, Texas — Shirley Ann Hicks died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at her home in Lancaster, Texas. She was 56.

Mrs. Hicks was a member of Adullam Christian Fellowship Church of Dallas and was a food service worker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Hicks Sr. and Louise Lewis Hicks; and a brother, Joe Louis Hicks.

Survivors include a son, Maurice Andrews of Port Gibson; two daughters, Denise Hicks of Dallas and Diane Hicks of Port Gibson; four brothers, Eddie Lee Hicks and Willie Hicks, both of Dallas, Richard Hicks Jr. of Port Gibson and John Hicks of Chicago; three sisters, Betty Barnes and Vera Liggins, both of Port Gibson, and Louise Bennett of Dallas; seven grandchildren; and other relatives and friends, including members of the Coleman, Davenport and Marbley families.

Williams Funeral Service has charge of arrangements.