Mary S. (Bunch) Hicks

Mary S. Bunch Hicks, age 92, of Athens, died Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living of Athens. She was born in Meigs County to the late Frank and Katie Sneed Bunch. Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Jack Mallard Hicks; son, Doug Hicks; brothers, Lawton Bunch, Clifford “Shorty” Bunch and Kenneth Bunch; sisters, Pauline Farris and Lillian Lee.

She was a longtime resident of McMinn County, a member of Eastanallee Baptist Church and retired from Thomas and Betts. Mary enjoyed gardening and working outdoors in her flowers.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law,

  Matt and Renee’ Bunch

Daughter-in-law and spouse,

  Melanie and John Ulrich

Granddaughter and spouse,

  Holly and Ashley Lawson

Grandsons and spouses,

  Joshua and Ashley Hicks

  Justin and Leah Hicks

Great grandchildren,

  Lexi, Luke, Larkyn and Lakely Lawson; Jude, Chapel, Sage and Liam Hicks; Harper, Hannah and Heidi Hicks

Several nieces, nephews, along with 3 special nieces, Cathy Stone, Lisa Crabtree and Sharon Russell.

Graveside services will be Monday, October 14, at Cedar Grove Cemetery with Dr. Mike Frazier officiating. The family will receive friends Monday 12:00 pm until 1:45 pm at Ziegler Funeral Home.

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Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with serving the family of Mary S. Bunch Hicks.