DonnaLee Free Hicks, age 52, beloved youngest daughter of Lloyd and Marilyn Hollenbeck Free of Edinboro, PA died peacefully at her home, 31851 State Highway # 77, Townville, PA on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 after an extended illness. DonnaLee was born on July 29, 1961 in Erie, PA. She was a graduate of General McLane High School with the Class of 1979 and Edinboro University in 1983. DonnaLee was a retired elementary school teacher and tutor, having taught for the Aldine I.S.D. of Houston Texas. She enjoyed ballroom dancing, horticulture, husbandry, and faithfully attended the Texas Renaissance Festival every year.
Surviving DonnaLee in addition to her husband – Harry P.Hicks whom she married April 15,1995, and her parents – Lloyd and Marilyn Free of Edinboro are two daughters – Savannah Myst Hicks and Arilyn Porter Hicks both living at home; a step sister – Rose Ann Hicks Acel of San Antonio, TX; a brother – William Leroy Free of Cambridge Springs; and a sister Rita Lutz of Edinboro.
To know DonnaLee was to love her and she will be sorely missed by her sister-in-law, several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and many cousins and friends.
Friends and family are invited to a gathering to be held at the church of her childhood – First United Presbyterian Church of Edinboro, 4281 Route 6N East, Edinboro, PA on Saturday, January 18th from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions will be gratefully accepted in care of Harry Hicks to be placed in trust for Savannah and Arilyn.
DonnaLee was an awesome person exhibiting incredible courage and strength during her more than nine years of war against breast cancer.
I’m so sorry for the loss of this lovely young woman. No words can help relieve that loss right now but Our Loving Heavenly Father gives us a promise of a resurrection (John 5:28,29). He promises to bring them to life again, healthy and happy. We can look forward to that with confidence because His word is truth.
To Donna’s Family,
I worked with Donna at Sammon’s Elementary, Houston. I truly enjoyed getting to know her and see how she loved her “special children.” It was good working with her every day for over a year. I am truly sorry for your loss.
To Donna’s Family:
May God give you peace and comfort as journey through your sorrow.
Peace, Prayers and Blessings,
Patti
GM Class of 1979
We are sorry for your loss. May the Lord richly bless and keep you in His wonderful care each day. May He comfort and be with you each day. May you feel His love and caring arms wrapped around you.
To Donna’s Family:
It is so very sad to hear of Donna’s passing. She was truly a lovely person. My prayers to all of you in dealing with the loss of your sweet Donna. Your memories of her will be a comfort to you in your time of sorrow.
With deepest sympathy,
Becky
GM Class of 1979