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Sandy Gail Poplin Hicks, 63, of Concord, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC after a long illness.
She was born February 14, 1962 in Stanly County, NC to the late Robert Dell Polpin and Mary Elizabeth Vanhoy Poplin Harwood.
In addition to her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by her stepfather, Tim Riley Harwood; and her twin brother, Randy Dell Poplin.
Sandy is survived by her Husband David K Hicks of Concord; son, Randall Wayne Almond (Brandy) of Laurel Hill, FL; daughter, Jessica Marie Almond Ledbetter (Jon) of Albemarle, NC; stepdaughters, Karen Markovic of Concord, NC and Shelby Tyner (Casey) of Midland, NC; grandchildren, Ethan Gulledge, Emma Boger, Logan Boger (Caroline), Jahala her little Toodles, Billie Almond, Rayne Almond and Reagan Almond. Step grandchildren, Makenzie Tyner, Wesly Markovic, Jatelyn, Peyton, and Jayce Ledbetter; step great grandson, Ayden Ledbetter; great grandson, Theodore Boger; brothers, Robert Wayne Poplin (Tammy), Bradley Poplin; sisters, Lisa Harwood Hatley (Chad), Tammy Purvis, Lisa Hatley, Suzanne Shields, Kaylene Forman and many nieces and nephews; aunt, Frances Vanhoy Smith who was always like a mother her; cousins, Kimberly and Patricia Scott who were like sisters. Best friends, Amy Cooper, Carol Howard, Debbie Thomas, and Sharon Lentz Sandy is also survived by her service dog Sport whom she loved so dearly.
Sandy loved her church and church family at Community Church of Mt. Pleasant and Troy Brewer Ministries.
Sandy hoped to be remembered for her Covered Blessings to help the homeless and for Specific Prayer List on FaceBook where she has a large Biblical Wine or Oil jar replica that held all the people and prayers she prayed for. She always loved teaching children and loved all animals.
There will a Celebration of Life on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:30 am at Community Church of Mt. Pleasant 400 N. Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124 conducted by Pastor David Snow and Robert Wayne Poplin
Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Hicks family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Kimberly Johnson says
I loved my big “Sissy”, we may have been cousins, but in our hearts, we were and will always be sisters. She was so loving and caring to all people and animals. She would send me text nearly every day of her precious service dog, Sport. I’ve lost an amazing sister, but heaven has gained a new angel. I love you sissy, I miss you terribly, I have started to text you numerous times, with something funny or just a rant about something. No matter what it was you were always there to listen, lend advice etc. You are now pain free, and greeted by loved ones who previously passed, but I’m selfish and wish you were still here. However, I know you are watching over all of us still living on earth. I love and miss you Sissy, and I’m certain you will be one of those who will greet me when I make my heavenly journey. Loving you ALWAYS, Your lil Sis(Kimberly)
Eloise says
My condolences and prayers are with you and to my friend Jessica and all of you’re family. God is always there by our side.