Deborah Sue Hicks, 60, of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday February 16, 2018 at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, surrounded by family. Deborah was born on February 12, 1958 in Forsyth County, NC to the late Samuel David Oakley and Minnie Sue Johnson Oakley.

Deborah worked as a Manager at Wal-Mart for eleven years until her retirement. She enjoyed to do crafts, sewing clothes for baby dolls, and her dog Cicho. Deborah enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. She also enjoyed spending time with her sister Tammy.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Randy Hicks; and one sister, Melinda Arizmendi.

She is survived by her daughter, Robin Sue Hicks Moore ( husband ) of Kannapolis; two grandsons, Aarron Hicks and Ashton Moore; siblings, Mike Oakley (Gail), Tammy Aranda (Abel), Terri Hall (Chuck), Janice Ingram; a brother-in-law, Rafael Arizmendi.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday February 24, 2018 at 3:00 PM at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Autism of Cabarrus County (Autism Society of North Carolina Attn: Donations Coordinator 5121 Kingdom Way, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27607) or to the Tucker Hospice House (5003 Hospice Ln, Kannapolis, NC 28081).

Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is assisting the Hicks family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.