Evangelist Jessie Mae Hicks

Evangelist Jesse Mae Hicks was born September 5, 1954 in Sledge, Mississippi to the late Willie B. Coleman and Johnny Mae Wiggins later nurtured and raised by the Late John H. Wiggins.  As a young girl, her family relocated to Dade City, Florida. She attended Moore Mickens School and received an Associate degree from Pasco Hernando College of Dade City, Florida. Evangelist Hicks worked for Lykes Pasco Fruit Packing Company briefly,  and later transitioned as secretary for a Law Firm. She found her calling with the Department of Children and Families, where she worked for over 30 years, until her retirement. Evangelist Hicks loved the Lord  and accepted him as her Personal Savior many years ago.  She began her journey as a member of  New Life Family Church in Christ, under the leadership of Bishop Jesse B. McClendon. She later became a devoted member of Damascus Mission Faith Outreach Church, under the leadership of the late Pastor Dr. Genevieve Spears.  She served alongside Pastor Robert Badger as Assistant Pastor for over 13 years.  Evangelist Hicks was dedicated to spreading the gospel and praying for family and friends.  She enjoyed spending time with her family at family gatherings and shopping to find deals for anyone. Her infectious smile and bubbly personality will be forever missed  by all those who knew and loved her dearly.  She was preceded in death by: her parents, Willie B. Coleman and Johnny Mae Wiggins;  her stepfather, John H. Wiggins; her bonus son, Harry Taylor; and brother-in-law, Raymond B. Capehart.   On Monday, April 7, 2025, Evangelist Hicks was called home to her eternal rest. She leaves to cherish precious memories: her children, Casaundra Beasley (Rick) Sheleda Hicks (Sanchez), Harriet Hicks-Brockington (Earl), Harry Hicks Jr., and her bonus daughter, Rokisha Hicks; biological grandchildren, Jessica Strickland (Dale), Jakiah Felder (Kimmie), JahQuaye Hicks, Shawntavia Tucker, Javion Hicks, Jaliah Brockington, Jaycion Beasley,  and 19 bonus grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren, Mikaela and  Marlowe and 6 bonus great-grandchildren; siblings, Herma Jean Devonshire (Bobby), Jerry Coleman (Lisa) and Sue Coleman; nieces and nephew, Utopia Wilson (Jeffery), Shantel Coleman, Latisha Coleman, and Jerrell Coleman (Tiffany); a special sister-in-law, Lou Hicks; special friends, Mrs. Bernadine King, Pastor Lillian Hunter, Pastor Fannie Gentles, and Minister Renee Thompkins; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other sorrowing relatives and  friends. 

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