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Cleta Marie Hicks

July 25, 1934 — October 28, 2016

Cleta Marie Hicks

Cleta Marie (Taylor) Hicks, 82, of Danville passed away with her daughter by her side at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana on October 28, 2016. Cleta was born on July 25, 1934 the daughter of Charles and Marie (Turner) Baker. She married Melvin A. Taylor JR. on October 4th, 1954 in Danville he preceded her in death on December 7th, 1991. She later married Ray Hicks on June 26, 1996 in Kentucky he passed away in November of 2013. Cleta leaves behind her daughter Vicki (Wayne) Haugen of Danville, and two step children Ellen George of Peoria and Michael (Beth) Hicks of Bloomington, Indiana, and her faithful companion Midnight. Preceding Cleta in death was her parents, three brothers; Ivan, Robert and James, two sisters; Elsie Mae and Mary Kay. Cleta enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially those she made from Liberty Village, where she would lead the songs on special days. Cleta also enjoyed word searches, or doing jig saw puzzles. A Celebration of Cleta's Life will be held at Sunset Funeral Home at 3940 N Vermilion St in Danville on Sunday October 30, 2016 at 4pm. With Carl Shaw officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday October 30, 2016 from 2-4pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made in Cleta's name to Danville Foundation for Industrial Growth, c/o Vermilion Advantage 15 N Walnut St, Danville, IL Please join Cleta's family in sharing memories, pictures and video on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Visitation Oct 30, 2016 Sunday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 3940 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834 Service Oct 30, 2016 Sunday, 4:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 3940 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834 Final Resting Place Sunset Memorial Park 3901 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834
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