Lisa Hicks, Joplin, Missouri
January 9, 1969 - August 13, 2022
Lisa Dale Hicks was born January 9, 1969 in Mitchell County Hospital, Beloit, Kansas to Pauline Jones Hicks and Kenneth Dale Hicks. Lisa lived in Glen Elder until losing her parents when she joined Linda and Jack Clover’s family in Cawker City.
Lisa graduated from Waconda East High School in Cawker City, Kansas. She received a degree in political science from Kansas University and was an avid KU Jayhawk fan. Lisa was a member of Glen Elder United Methodist Church.
Lisa’s birth was a happy surprise to her family. After waiting 25 years for another child, along came Lisa. Imagine Linda’s surprise when her sons excitedly told her she would be having a baby sister. Pauline realized that it was likely Linda would have to end up raising Lisa, but burying her wasn’t expected. Family friends were also happy for her arrival and still share stories of the excitement.
Thankfully Lisa’s parents were in her life long enough she was influenced by their good traits-Kenneth knew everyone, especially the farmers and their children. When a young man needed boots for his job, he gave him his new ones. Pauline was known as one of the kindest, most caring persons ever. She always went above and beyond to help others in need.
Lisa had no children of her own, but through the years, she opened her heart and home to friends just as her parents had. Family pets were a big part of her childhood and an even bigger part of her adult life. Her dogs Nixon, Bandit and Biscuit were so special to Lisa, never far from her and she was always happy to dog sit for others.
Lisa spent many years employed in retail, painting and renovation. After the Joplin tornado, she worked for Am. Red Cross.
Sadly, Lisa ended up with many health issues and her earthly body wore out much the same as her mother’s. Lisa now has a new heavenly body free from pain and is reunited with both parents, who had loved her so much.
Lisa is survived by her sister Linda Clover; nephews Timothy (Rebecca) Clover, Chanute Kansas; Todd Clover, Cawker City Kansas; Amanda, Aaron, Alex (Rebecca); cousins and “bonus” sister, the family exchange student Nalini Naidoo, Brisbane, Australia.
Memorials were given to Post Rock Humane Society as a way of honoring Lisa’s lifelong love of her pets.
Service of remembrance and burial will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022 in Glenwood Cemetery Glen Elder, Kansas with Pastor Earl J. Haggard Officiating.
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