Doris Elaine Hicks was born November 2, 1934, and departed this life Tuesday, June 27, 2023, reaching the age of 88 years. She was the daughter of the late Elmer Edison and Mary Evelyn (Smith) Hurt.

She is survived by: her children, William Edison "Bill" Barnes (Sherry), Freda Elaine Morrow (Denzil), and Ralph Edward "Eddie" Barnes (Janet); 7 grandchildren: Derek Clinton Wilkins, Heather LeAnne Graves, Lori Aaron Davis, Shawn Patrick Morrow, Megan Danielle Morrow, Lindsey Paige Barnes, and Kyle Shannon Morrow; and 9 great grandchildren, Jacob Wilkins, Nate Wilkins, Anna Wilkins, Audrey Humphries, Hannah Davis, William Graves, Caleb Davis, Carson Morrow, and Ryann Guzman. She is also survived by: one brother, Leon Hurt; along with a host of family and friends who mourn her passing.

In addition to her parents, Elmer and Mary Hurt, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Robertie Hicks; one great grandchild, Skyler Mason Morrow; and one brother, Larry Hurt.

Doris was employed by the Wayne County Board of Education and worked as a social worker. She was of the Baptist Faith and in recent years attended First Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Eastern Star.

She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

The family will receive friends on Friday, June 30, 2023, between 5 pm – 8 pm (Eastern Star service will be held at 7 pm) in the chapel of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 1st, 2023, at 1 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.